In 2020, there were a total of 18,187 layoff events across 11,081 companies, impacting 2,070,524 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
18,187
Total Events
2,070,524
Employees Affected
11,081
Total Companies
1,516
Avg Events / Month
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state