This indicator demonstrates the percentage of private sector jobs across the State of Vermont.  In 2018 and 2019, we see similar levels of private sector employment making up 82.9% and 82.8% of all jobs Statewide.  This private sector job percentage decreased during calendar year 2020 with significant layoffs due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.  In calendar year 2021, at 82.8%, we can see the private sector employment beginning to rebound to levels seen pre-pandemic due to increased economic activity. The 2022  and 2023 levels (83.0% and 82.9%, respectively) exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2018 and 2019. 2024 levels decrease to 82.8% as job growth in the public sector exceeded job growth in the private sector in 2024 in proportional terms.

Based on administrative data provided by Vermont employers.