The US economy added 155 000 jobs in December meeting expectations and the unemployment rate was 7.8%. Here’s the breakdown of employment status for all Americans age 16 and above: Here’s what job creation and loss looked like in various industries last month: This story by Ritchie King originally appeared on Quartz. More from Quartz: Why Is the World Bank Investing in Luxury Resorts Instead of Development Projects? Can Hormel Foods Get China Hooked on Peanut Butter? Al Jazeera's Purchase of Current TV May Not Help It Win Over America