As of January 2026, more than 280,000 people have lost their jobs worldwide since the Trump administration shuttered the U.S. Agency for International Development in 2025.
Date: 1/26
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Economy & Livelihoods, Education
Policy Lens: Economic & Trade Interests
Entry Type: Human Impact
Additional Context: This information is mentioned in Devex's reporting on how six former USAID workers have pivoted from prior work with the Agency.
This data comes from USAID Stop-Work, which has collected data from 83 organizations. As of January 13, 2026, 23,056 Americans have lost jobs, while 258,161 jobs have been lost globally.
Source: Devex