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Coronavirus: financial aid impact on employment in the U.S. - statistics & facts

Starting in early 2020, the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could be felt throughout the entirety of the United States as millions of citizens lost their jobs and businesses. In response, the government issued various stimulus packages and financial aid to hep curb the rise of unemployment and detriment to the economy. However, the negative effects of both the initial lockdowns and the subsequent government actions are still being felt deep into 2021 .
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Published by Einar H. Dyvik, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

  • Number of people employed in the United States
  • *****m
  • Population of the U.S. civilian labor force
  • 170.08 m
  • Monthly amount paid in unemployment benefits in the U.S.
  • 2.8bn USD

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