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Here you will find updates related to the Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Learn about plans, postings, schedules, approvals, etc.

Business Dynamics Statistics of Single Unit Firms (BDS-SU) Released
December 2022
This experimental data product provides quarterly measures of business dynamics for single-unit firms.
BDS of U.S. High Tech Industries (BDS-HT) Released
November 2022
This experimental data product provides annual measures of business dynamics for STEM occupations.
BDS of U.S. Goods Traders (BDS-Goods Traders) Updated
November 2022
This experimental data product provides annual measures of business dynamics for goods-trading of importers and exporters.
2020 BDS Now Available
September 2022
BDS statistics covering the years 1978 to 2020 were released on September 29, 2022.
Business Dynamics Statistics Trace Evolution of Job Growth, Employment at U.S. Firms Over Four Decades
February 2022
In the America Counts Story "Business Dynamics Statistics Trace Evolution of Job Growth, Employment at U.S. Firms Over Four Decades" we find U.S. startups create jobs at higher rates but older large firms employ most workers.
The Business Dynamics Statistics: Describing the Evolution of the U.S. Economy from 1978-2019
October 2021
The working paper "The Business Dynamics Statistics: Describing the Evolution of the U.S. Economy from 1978-2019" is now available.
2019 BDS Now Available
September 2021
BDS statistics covering the years 1978 to 2019 were released on September 30, 2021.
LBD Working Paper
May 2021
The LBD Working Paper is now available.
2018 BDS API
January 2021
The 2018 BDS data now available in API.
2018 BDS Data Correction
November 2020
Initial release of 2018 BDS contained an error in calculation of establishment entry and exit rates.
2018 BDS Now Available
September 2020
BDS statistics covering the years 1978 to 2018 were released on September 30, 2020.
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