In 2025, small companies with fewer than 20 employees played a significant role in job creation. These businesses added 3,663 jobs, making up 79% of the overall net private sector job growth.
As of 2026, New Hampshire’s labor market began showing signs of recovery from the previous year’s slowdown. Preliminary data highlights a 1.1% rise in nonfarm employment from January to July 2026. However, this growth was not enough to fully recover from job losses experienced in 2025.
The New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent and nonprofit news organization, remains committed to informing the residents of the Granite State about important issues affecting their lives.