Services
The services sector covers a wide range of industries that provide intangible products, such as education and hospitality. Data and reports on this sector can help you understand employment, revenues, productivity, and market trends.
- Industry research in services can help you:
- Explore market size and economic contribution
- Track employment, wages, and productivity
- Identify growth areas and challenges
- Compare service industries across regions and time periods
Services Industry Data from the US Census Bureau
The US Census Bureau provides many reports and data on U.S. manufacturing industries. Listed below are selected Census reports on the manufacturing industry. More reports are available on the Census home page.
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U.S. Census Bureau – Economic CensusThe Economic Census provides a detailed portrait of the Nation's economy once every five years, from the national to the local level. Retail trade data from 2007, 2002 and 1997 are available in Explore Census Data.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Industries at a Glance (Services)Provides employment, wages, productivity, and economic indicators for service industries.
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U.S. Census Bureau - Annual and Quarterly Services ReportsTracks revenues for service industries with both annual and quarterly data available.
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U.S. Census Bureau - Services: Guide to Data SourcesThis page provides access to available data on the Service industry sector.
Library Databases
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IBISWorld Industry Reports This link opens in a new windowDetailed U.S. industry reports, including many service sectors.
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Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new windowIncludes First Research industry reports with overviews of service industries.
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Marketscope Advisor This link opens in a new windowInvestment research and commentary from Standard & Poor’s, including industry surveys, stock and fund reports, bond reports, and market outlooks. Helpful for understanding the financial performance of service industries.
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PitchBook This link opens in a new windowUseful for exploring private company, startup, and investment activity in service sectors.
