# The U.S. economy will have to grow with far less growth in its workforce, analysts say.

*business · news · 2026-05-22 · Investopedia*

## Key points

- Oxford Economics forecasts almost no U.S. labor force growth over the coming decade.
- AI-driven productivity gains are now viewed as essential for maintaining 2%+ U.S. GDP growth.
- Slowed labor force growth is primarily due to baby boomer retirements and post-2025 immigration decline.
- Economic expansion in the 2020s increasingly depends on rapid, widespread AI adoption across industries.

**Companies:** Amazon, Uber, Nvidia, SpaceX, Dell Technologies, Estée Lauder, Salesforce, Take-Two Interactive, Workday, Kroger, BJ's Wholesale Club
**Countries:** United States

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