|
America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
Impact of Changes to the North American Industry Classification System
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), the primary classification system used to measure our evolving economy, was recently updated but this is the first year the U.S. Census Bureau’s economic surveys and programs are releasing data using the latest classifications.
The 2022 Economic Census, Geographic Areas Statistics is set to be released in December, becoming the first major publication to feature detailed industry statistics using the latest 2022 NAICS.
The Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies collect, tabulate, present and analyze data about the economy of the United States. The NAICS was developed as part of an agreement between the federal governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States, creating compatible business statistics across North America.
It provides a standardized framework for classifying industries, allowing for consistent data collection and reporting across agencies throughout the federal government.
Continue reading to learn more about:
- The changes to NAICS
- When data using 2022 NAICS will be published
- How the NAICS is structured
- How NAICS keeps up with economic change
|
|
Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data!
Share this on social media or forward it to a friend.
|
|
You May Be Interested In
A Snapshot of Business Growth by County and Industry
A new data visualization featuring 2022 County Business Patterns data shows the business landscape over 19 economic sectors in the United States and Puerto Rico.
|
|
|
|
America Counts features stories on various topics including:
For the Media: Contact our Public Information Office for inquiries or interviews.
Don't miss an America Counts story! Use the button below to sign up and update your preferences.
|
|
|
|
