12 Feb, 2026

'Prime-age' Americans in workforce rise to 25-year high as jobs picture darkens

The share of "prime-age" American workers in the labor force has climbed to the highest level in nearly 25 years, while participation rates for older and younger workers continue to stagnate below pre-pandemic levels.

The labor force participation rate for prime-age workers, those between the ages of 25 and 54, ...[end of article preview]