Fact #270: June 2, 2003
U.S. Telecommuting, 1990–2001
In 2001, there were approximately 28 million Americans who teleworked from home, at a telework center, or satellite office; worked on the road, or some combination of these. The 2001 survey is the first to include satellite office locations and working on the road as telework; thus, the change from 2000 to 2001 is overstated.
U.S. Telecommuting Population
Supporting Information
| Year | Adults (Millions) |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.0 |
| 1991 | 5.5 |
| 1992 | 6.6 |
| 1993 | 7.3 |
| 1994 | 9.1 |
| 1995 | 8.5 |
| 1996 | 8.7 |
| 1997 | 11.1 |
| 1998 | 15.7 |
| 1998 | 15.7 |
| 1999 | 19.6 |
| 2000 | 23.6 |
| 2001* | 28.0 |
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* In 2001, the definition of telework was broadened to include those who work at satellite offices and those who work on the road. 1999–2001: International Telework Association & Council, Telework America — 2001 Summary | |