What's Asked

Statistics collected in the Economic Census vary by sector.  They also vary by form.  You should review the form for your industry as soon as it becomes available.

(please see the legend at the end of this table for item definitions)

Employment

6

All employees

X

X

6

  Production/construction workers

X

6

  Worker hours

M, Mi

7

  Leased employees*

X

X

Labor Costs

6

Total payroll

X

X

6

  Worker wages

X

6

  Supplemental costs

X

7

  Leased employee payroll*

X

X

Measures of Output

4

Total value of sales, shipments, receipts, or revenue

X

X

5

  Electronic commerce*

X

X

19

  Class of customer

S

20

  Method of selling

S

22

  Detail of sales, shipments, receipts, or revenue

X

X

23

  Type of construction

C

23

  Shipping and handling

S

23

  Exported services

S

Assets, Expenditures, Inventories

10

Inventories

X

S

Assets and capital expenditures

X

13

Rental payments

X

Expenses

16

Mineral property expenses

Mi

15

Selected expenses

X

S

16

Cost of supplies

M, Mi

16

Cost of fuels

Mi

Industry-Specific Inquiries

26-28

Various, by industry

S

S

28

Establishment activities*

M

S

X - All industries
C - Construction
M - Manufacturing

Mi - Mining
S - Selected industries

* - New item
** - Includes Retail and Wholesale Trade, Transportation, Utilities, and Other Services