Yes! As of 2026, the U.S. federal government employs roughly 2.68 million civilian workers. The broader federal workforce data varies by category and agency:
Total Nonfarm Federal Employment: 2.68 million civilians.
Core Federal Civilian Employees: Just over 2.02 million federal workers are currently serving.
Postal Service: The U.S. Postal Service employs an additional ~600,000 workers.
Active-Duty Military: The ~1.3 million active-duty troops ARE NOT typically classified as "employees".
Recent restructuring efforts and hiring freezes have reduced the core civilian workforce, making it the smallest it has been in 15 years
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Sloth. When in immediate danger, a sloth can reach a maximum "burst" speed of about 0.15 mph (0.24 km/h) or up to 15 feet per minute. While incredibly slow compared to other mammals, this frantic pace requires a temporary spike in metabolism. The exact speed and response depend heavily on the type of sloth.