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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 High Growth Firms (BDS-HG) Released
The Business Dynamics Statistics of High Growth Firms (BDS-High Growth) is an experimental data product that is part of a broader set of approaches aimed at better measuring the business dynamics of innovative firms. The data provides annual statistics from 1978 to 2021 by firm growth rates and a series of firm and establishment characteristics, including size, age, industry, and geography.
Business Dynamics Statistics of Single Unit Firms with Revenue (BDS-SU-REV) Updated
This quarterly data product tracks the business activity of small businesses with a single location. It measures employment and payroll four times a year, and revenue annually for businesses that are active in each quarter. December 2023 release is updated with revenue data.
BDS of U.S. High Tech Industries (BDS-HT) Updated
This experimental data product (BDS-HT) provides annual measures of business dynamics for High Tech and non-High Tech industries, defined by Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupation intensity.
BDS of U.S. Goods Traders (BDS-Goods Traders) Updated
This experimental data product (BDS-Goods Traders) provides annual measures of business dynamics by four mutually exclusive goods-trading classifications: exporter only, importer only, exporter and importer, non-trader.
BDS Explorer Version 1.23.2 Released
This recent update allows users to view "normalized" data through two new features, Index and Share.
2021 BDS Now Available
BDS statistics covering the years 1978 to 2021 were released on September 28, 2023.
Business Dynamics Statistics of Single Unit Firms (BDS-SU) Released
This experimental data product provides quarterly measures of business dynamics for single-unit firms.
BDS of U.S. High Tech Industries (BDS-HT) Released
This experimental data product provides annual measures of business dynamics for STEM occupations.
BDS of U.S. Goods Traders (BDS-Goods Traders) Updated
This experimental data product provides annual measures of business dynamics for goods-trading of importers and exporters.
2020 BDS Now Available
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
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
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
BDS statistics covering the years 1978 to 2019 were released on September 30, 2021.
LBD Working Paper
The LBD Working Paper is now available.
2018 BDS API
The 2018 BDS data now available in API.
2018 BDS Data Correction
Initial release of 2018 BDS contained an error in calculation of establishment entry and exit rates.
2018 BDS Now Available
BDS statistics covering the years 1978 to 2018 were released on September 30, 2020.
Page Last Revised - January 31, 2024
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