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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
Manufacturing Week 2024: Spotlight on the Semiconductor Industry
Semiconductors or microchips are the primary providers of computing power to electronic devices such as computers, smartphones and automobiles.
As the nation celebrates the 13th annual Manufacturing Week Oct. 4-11, we look at available U.S. Census Bureau economic data and the most current Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on the semiconductor industry.
In the first quarter of 2020, there were 1,876 establishments in the semiconductor and related device manufacturing industry, according to BLS. By the first quarter of 2024, that number had risen to 2,545 establishments.
The number of employees rose as well: 185,370 in January 2020 compared to 202,029 in January 2024.
Continue reading to learn more about:
- Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics data on semiconductor manufacturing
- Upcoming data releases
- Our Manufacturing Week webpage
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