The industry has shown a significant reduction in workforce , at least in the last reported period between 2014 and 2015. Over 2,912 employees lost their job in that period, a loss of -2.08%. The most recent numbers show a total of 5,783 businesses currently operating in the Collection Agencies industry. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (-100% more) the average for the Business Support Services Industry.