The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that total nonfarm employment for the year through March 2026 was overstated by 79,000 jobs.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual preliminary benchmark revision on Friday, estimating that total nonfarm employment for the year through March 2006 was overstated by 79,000, or 0.1%. This revision indicates a slight downward adjustment to the previous employment figures. The data provides a more accurate reflection of the current labor market trends and helps economists and policymakers to better understand the total number of people employed in the nonfarm sector. The adjustment is a minor change, but it reflects the more precise measurements and refined data collection methods used by the government to track national employment numbers.

Sources

• qz.com
  BLS revises U.S. job growth down 79,000 in benchmark update
• The New York Times
  Smaller Revision Points to More Accurate Jobs Numbers
• The Washington Post
  The labor market was weaker early in Trump’s term, data shows
• WSJ
  The U.S. Created 79,000 Fewer Jobs Than Previously Reported, New Revisions Suggest
• Bloomberg.com
  US Job Growth Marked Down in Preliminary Benchmark Estimate