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