WASHINGTON, D.C. – New statistics indicate a significant trend as women are leaving the labor force at unprecedented rates. This information comes from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

An estimated 455,000 women exited the workforce between January and August 2025. Women with young children are a major driving factor behind this trend.

Economists warn that if this pattern continues, it could reverse historic gains made by women in recent years. Additionally, it poses a risk to US economic growth.

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