The U.S. Census Bureau has released the 2023 Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS), offering annual data on business activity in the United States from 1978 to 2023. The BDS provides information on job creation and destruction, as well as establishment births and deaths, and firm startups and shutdowns. These statistics are presented for the overall economy and are also broken down by various establishment and firm characteristics.
Users can access the new data through several platforms, including the BDS website, the Census API, and BDS Explorer. The BDS Explorer tool allows users to view the full dataset using line charts, bar charts, thematic maps, and customizable dashboards that help organize and compare business dynamics measures.
For more details about the data or to use these tools, visit the BDS website or explore BDS Explorer.
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