Full-time jobs hit their all-time high in November 2007 at 121.9 million. Five years later they are at 115.7 million. That's down 6.2 million full-time jobs, or 5.1%.
And US population has grown 13 million over the five year period.
And US population has grown 13 million over the five year period.
Figures through 11-01-12.
Chart and data here.