| Job
growth* in Virginia and Northern Virginia, 2003-2005
(Jobs in thousands; rate refers to annual percentage change)
|
VIRGINIA
|
NORTHERN
VIRGINIA |
Year |
No.
of Jobs |
Rate |
No.
of Jobs |
Rate |
|
2003 |
56.9 |
1.30% |
36.7 |
2.40% |
2004 |
97.6 |
2.20% |
47 |
3.10% |
|
2005 |
108.8 |
2.40% |
50.6 |
3.20% |
*Total
job change inclusive of self-employed and contract
workers and employees of start-ups and newly located firms.
Source: GMU Center for Regional Analysis
|