Illinois Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Illinois
Employment Indicators for Illinois (2024)
Total Employed
6,263,764
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
72.2 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
4.7%
Entrepreneurship
Government
13.3%
Public Sector
Illinois Workforce by Sector & Gender
Illinois Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 4,520,126 | 72.2% |
| Government | 832,975 | 13.3% |
| Self-Employed | 295,470 | 4.7% |
| Private Non-Profit | 605,179 | 9.7% |
Illinois Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.28:1 |
| Government | 0.74:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.35:1 |
Illinois Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Illinois Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.2% | 13.3% | 4.7% | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 72.6% | 13.1% | 4.6% | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 73.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | 73.5% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| 2020 | 73.9% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% |
| 2019 | 74.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| 2018 | 74.6% | 11.8% | 4.6% | 8.9% |
| 2017 | 74.4% | 11.9% | 4.6% | 8.9% |
| 2016 | 74.1% | 12.2% | 4.7% | 8.9% |
| 2015 | 73.9% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| 2014 | 73.4% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 8.9% |
| 2013 | 73.2% | 13.0% | 4.8% | 8.9% |
| 2012 | 73.2% | 13.0% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| 2011 | 73.3% | 12.9% | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| 2010 | 73.3% | 12.9% | 5.1% | 8.6% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Illinois
The largest employment sector in Illinois is Private For-Profit, which employs 72.2% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 6,263,764 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Illinois.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.28:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Illinois has shown an increase, moving from 6,062,848 to 6,263,764 according to Census Bureau records.