# The "Labor force, total" indicator
The "Labor force, total" indicator measures the total number of people who are either **employed** or **actively seeking employment**, including both **men and women of working age**.
It encompasses:
- **Employed** — those currently **working for pay or profit**.
- **Unemployed** — those **actively looking for work but currently without a job**.
The chart shows the total **labor force** in the **United States** from **2000 to 2022**.