Data analyses that shed light on key characteristics of the federal workforce.
To improve the way government works, we first need to understand it. In our Fed Figures series, we analyze workforce data to highlight characteristics and trends within one of our nation’s greatest assets—the federal civil service. These analyses provide a better understanding of our government’s strengths and the challenges it might face now and in the future.
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How the Federal Workforce is Impacted During a Government Shutdown (2025 Update) This analysis was published on Oct. 8, 2025 to reflect the impact of the shutdown that began on Oct. 1, 2025. Government shutdowns have a profound effect on our nation’s federal employees and the American people—curtailing the ability of civil servants to do their...
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How the Federal Workforce is Impacted During a Government Shutdown (2025 Update) This analysis was published on Oct. 8, 2025 to reflect the impact of the shutdown that began on Oct. 1, 2025. Government shutdowns have a profound effect on our nation’s federal employees and the American people—curtailing the ability of civil servants to do their...
Full Analysis
How the Federal Workforce is Impacted During a Government Shutdown (2025 Update) This analysis was published on Oct. 8, 2025 to reflect the impact of the shutdown that began on Oct. 1, 2025. Government shutdowns have a profound effect on our nation’s federal employees and the American people—curtailing the ability of civil servants to do their...
Full Analysis
How the Federal Workforce is Impacted During a Government Shutdown (2025 Update) This analysis was published on Oct. 8, 2025 to reflect the impact of the shutdown that began on Oct. 1, 2025. Government shutdowns have a profound effect on our nation’s federal employees and the American people—curtailing the ability of civil servants to do their...