Department of Education

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As of October 2026: Lost over 45% of its staff, the deepest cut among major agencies

The US federal civilian workforce has dropped to about 2.7 million employees, the smallest since 1966. More than 300,000 workers left between January 2025 and early 2026, an 11% reduction in just over a year. The cuts reached nearly every major agency.

Updated Oct 1