Figure 2. Labor force participation rate, by age group, 1996, 2006, 2016, and projected 2026
Year Age groups
16 to 24 25 to 54 55 and older

 1996

 65.5 83.8 30.3

2006

 60.6 82.9 38.0

2016

 55.2 81.3 40.0

Projected 2026

 52.5 81.6 38.9

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.