Census Bureau Publishes Main Release of Annual Integrated Economic Survey Data for the First Time

FEB. 26, 2026 - The U.S. Census Bureau today released the main set of data from the 2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES), offering the first single, comprehensive annual snapshot of U.S. employer businesses.

The AIES provides economic data - including business revenue, expenses, payroll and employment - at detailed geographies, which for many sectors were previously only available at the national level. Today's release includes data at the national, regional and divisional levels, with state-level estimates available for selected sectors.

"This release of data represents a significant step forward in the Census Bureau's efforts to adapt to our ever-changing economy and transform our business statistics," said Lisa Donaldson, assistant director for Economic Programs. "By combining breadth of coverage with new geographic detail, the AIES provides insights that will shape decisions across the public and private sectors."

More information about the significance and uses of AIES data is available in our blog, A More Timely, Comprehensive Look at the Economy: First Main Release of the Annual Integrated Economic Survey.