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Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
Labor force: The total labor force figure
Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Labor force > By occupation > Industry: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Labor force > By occupation > Services: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Labor force per 1000: The total labor force figure. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Labor force, total: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Rigidity of employment index: The rigidity of employment index measures the regulation of employment, specifically the hiring and firing of workers and the rigidity of working hours. This index is the average of three subindexes: a difficulty of hiring index, a rigidity of hours index, and a difficulty of firing index. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating more rigid regulations.
Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage: Hourly minimum wage at international USD (this means that discrepancies in purchasing power have been compensated for).
Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
GNI > Current US$ per capita: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Child labor > Both sexes: Percentage of all children 5-11 years old who do at least one hour of econmic activity a week or at least 28 hours of househould chores. Children 12-14 are included if they peformed at least 14 hours of economic activiy or at least 28 hours of household chores.
Labor force, total per 1000: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes: Percentage of unemployed people out of total population able to work. Workers not able to work due to labor disputes, sickness and childcare do not count towards the percentage.
Firing cost > Weeks of wages: Firing cost is the cost of advance notice requirements, severance payments, and penalties due when terminating a redundant worker, expressed in weekly wages. One month is recorded as 4 1/3 weeks.
Salaries and benefits > Workers earning less than $1 per day: Percentage of workers earning less than the equivalent of one USD per day.
GNI per capita > Constant LCU: GNI per capita (constant LCU). GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency.
Expense > Current LCU per capita: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Employment rate > Women: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Labor force > Total: Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organisation definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector."
Employment rate > Men: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men: Employment-to-population ratio, men, percentage.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men: Percentage of unemployed men out of total male population able to work. Men not able to work due to labor disputes, sickness and childcare do not count towards the percentage.
Force > Total: Total labor force comprises people who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Force > Total > Per capita: Total labor force comprises people who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in industry.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, both sexes: Percentage of population aged 15-24 that is unemployed.
Economically active children > Work only > Female: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
% of female economically active children, ages 7-14
GNI > Current LCU: GNI (current LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current local currency.
Female economic activity: Female economic activity rate (aged 15 and above) in 2000.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women: Percentage of unemployed women out of total female population able to work. Women not able to work due to labor disputes, sickness and childcare do not count towards the percentage.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women: Employment-to-population ratio, women, percentage.
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Women: Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment, women, percentage.
Labor force > Per capita: The total labor force figure Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Child labor rate > Manufacturing: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2) or category D (ISIC revision 3). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Employment rate > Young adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Net income from abroad > Current US$: Net income from abroad (current US$). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Child labor rate > Boys: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Child labor rate > Agriculture: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey."
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Child labor > Boys: Percentage of male children 5-11 years old who do at least one hour of econmic activity a week or at least 28 hours of househould chores. Children 12-14 are included if they peformed at least 14 hours of economic activiy or at least 28 hours of household chores.
Rigidity of employment index > 0=less rigid to 100=more rigid: The rigidity of employment index measures the regulation of employment, specifically the hiring and firing of workers and the rigidity of working hours. This index is the average of three subindexes: a difficulty of hiring index, a rigidity of hours index, and a difficulty of firing index. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating more rigid regulations."
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in agriculture.
Female economic activity growth: The % change in the female economic activity rate (aged 15 and above) from 1990 to 2000.
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Men: Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment, men, percentage.
Employment rate > Young women: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Employment rate > Young men: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating > 1=low to 6=high: CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating (1=low to 6=high). Transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector assess the extent to which the executive can be held accountable for its use of funds and for the results of its actions by the electorate and by the legislature and judiciary, and the extent to which public employees within the executive are required to account for administrative decisions, use of resources, and results obtained. The three main dimensions assessed here are the accountability of the executive to oversight institutions and of public employees for their performance, access of civil society to information on public affairs, and state capture by narrow vested interests.
GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$: GNI per capita (constant 2000 US$). GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant 2005 U.S. dollars.
GNI > Constant LCU: GNI (constant LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency.
GNI > Constant LCU per capita: GNI (constant LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Child labor rate > Girls: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in agriculture.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, male: Percentage of male population aged 15-24 that is unemployed.
CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating > 1=low to 6=high per million: CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating (1=low to 6=high). Transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector assess the extent to which the executive can be held accountable for its use of funds and for the results of its actions by the electorate and by the legislature and judiciary, and the extent to which public employees within the executive are required to account for administrative decisions, use of resources, and results obtained. The three main dimensions assessed here are the accountability of the executive to oversight institutions and of public employees for their performance, access of civil society to information on public affairs, and state capture by narrow vested interests. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Child labor > Girls: Percentage of female children 5-11 years old who do at least one hour of econmic activity a week or at least 28 hours of househould chores. Children 12-14 are included if they peformed at least 14 hours of economic activiy or at least 28 hours of household chores.
Economically active children > Total: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
% of children ages 7-14
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 10-14: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration.
Total work time > Males: Total work time (minutes per day)
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in industry.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
Technicians in RandD > Per million people: Technicians in R&D and equivalent staff are people whose main tasks require technical knowledge and experience in engineering, physical and life sciences (technicians), or social sciences and humanities (equivalent staff). They participate in R&D by performing scientific and technical tasks involving the application of concepts and operational methods, normally under the supervision of researchers.
Work time > Market-oriented: Classification of market and non-market activities are not strictly based on the 1993 revised UN System of National Accounts, so comparisons between countries and areas must be made with caution.
Total work time > Females: Total work time (minutes per day)
Economic activity > Men aged 35-39: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 20-24: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Total work time > Females over males: Female total work time as a % of male total work time
Work time > Non-market-oriented: Classification of market and non-market activities are not strictly based on the 1993 revised UN System of National Accounts, so comparisons between countries and areas must be made with caution.
Wage and salaried workers, total > % of total employed: Wage and salaried workers, total (% of total employed). Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as "paid employment jobs," where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.
Children in employment, unpaid family workers > % of children in employment, ages 7-14: Children in employment, unpaid family workers (% of children in employment, ages 7-14). Unpaid family workers are people who work without pay in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.
Employees, industry, female > % of female employment: Employees, industry, female (% of female employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Industry corresponds to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3) and includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water).
Employees, industry, male > % of male employment: Employees, industry, male (% of male employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Industry corresponds to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3) and includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water).
Child employment in manufacturing, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in manufacturing, female (% of female economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2) or category D (ISIC revision 3). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children, work only > % of economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, work only (% of economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children, total > % of children ages 7-14: Economically active children, total (% of children ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Unemployment, youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24). Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment, youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24). Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Expense > % of GDP: Expense (% of GDP). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
Force > Total per 1000: Total labor force comprises people who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Employees > Services > Female > % of female employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services."
Economically active children > Total > % of children ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children > Study and work > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Economically active children > Work only > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
GNI > Current US$, % of GDP: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Men > Aged 15 to 24: Ratio of youth unemployment rate to adult unemployment rate.
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Women > Aged 15 to 24: Ratio of youth unemployment rate to adult unemployment rate.
One-person and family businesses > Men: Percentage of employed men who are self-employed without employees or contribute to a family-run business.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
GNI per capita > Current LCU: GNI per capita (current LCU). GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current local currency.
Economic activity > Women aged 10-14: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Net income from abroad > Constant LCU: Net income from abroad (constant LCU). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in constant local currency.
Economic activity > Men aged 30-34: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Unemployment, youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24: Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24). Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment, female > % of female labor force: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force). Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Economically active children > Study and work: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
% of economically active children, ages 7-14
Economically active children > Study and work > Female: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
% of female economically active children, ages 7-14
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Employees > Industry > Female > % of female employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Industry corresponds to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3) and includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water)."
Economically active children > Work only > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
Economic activity > Women aged 20-24: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment: Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector is the share of female workers in the nonagricultural sector (industry and services), expressed as a percentage of total employment in the nonagricultural sector. Industry includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas, and water, corresponding to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3). Services include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services-corresponding to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3)."
Labor force > Female > % of total labor force: Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organisation's definition of the economically active population.
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million: Net income from abroad (current US$). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Employment in industry > % of total employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Industry corresponds to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3) and includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water)."
One-person and family businesses > Women: Percentage of employed women who are self-employed without employees or contribute to a family-run business.
Personal remittances, received > % of GDP: Personal remittances, received (% of GDP). Personal remittances comprise personal transfers and compensation of employees. Personal transfers consist of all current transfers in cash or in kind made or received by resident households to or from nonresident households. Personal transfers thus include all current transfers between resident and nonresident individuals. Compensation of employees refers to the income of border, seasonal, and other short-term workers who are employed in an economy where they are not resident and of residents employed by nonresident entities. Data are the sum of two items defined in the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual: personal transfers and compensation of employees.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU: Net income from abroad (current LCU). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current local currency.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million: Net income from abroad (current LCU). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current local currency. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Economically active children > Work only: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
% of economically active children, ages 7-14
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment: Employees, agriculture, female (% of female employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing.
Economically active children, female > % of female children ages 7-14: Economically active children, female (% of female children ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children, male > % of male children ages 7-14: Economically active children, male (% of male children ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economic activity > Men aged 45-49: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
One-person and family businesses > Men > Percentage: Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment, men, percentage.
Economic activity > Men aged 10-14: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
Economic activity > Women aged 45-49: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Employers, female > % of employment: Employers, female (% of employment). Employers refers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).
Employers, total > % of employment: Employers, total (% of employment). Employers refers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).
Self-employed, female > % of females employed: Self-employed, female (% of females employed). Self employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" (i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced). Self employed workers include three subcategories: employers, own-account workers, and members of producers' cooperatives.
Self-employed, male > % of males employed: Self-employed, male (% of males employed). Self employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" (i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced). Self employed workers include three subcategories: employers, own-account workers, and members of producers' cooperatives.
Self-employed, total > % of total employed: Self-employed, total (% of total employed). Self employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" (i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced). Self employed workers include three subcategories: employers, own-account workers, and members of producers' cooperatives.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > %: Employment to population ratio, 15+, male (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Vulnerable employment, total > % of total employment: Vulnerable employment, total (% of total employment). Vulnerable employment is unpaid family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.
Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per capita: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1 million $ gross domestic product.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > %: Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > %: Employment to population ratio, 15+, female (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Child employment in agriculture > % of economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration.
Employers, male > % of employment: Employers, male (% of employment). Employers refers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
CPIA building human resources rating: Building human resources assesses the national policies and public and private sector service delivery that affect the access to and quality of health and education services, including prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Economically active children > Female: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
% of female children ages 7-14
Child employment in agriculture, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in agriculture, female (% of female economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment: Employees, agriculture, male (% of male employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > %: Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > %: Employment to population ratio, 15+, total (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Vulnerable employment, female > % of female employment: Vulnerable employment, female (% of female employment). Vulnerable employment is unpaid family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.
Vulnerable employment, male > % of male employment: Vulnerable employment, male (% of male employment). Vulnerable employment is unpaid family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.
Wage and salaried workers, female > % of females employed: Wage and salaried workers, female (% of females employed). Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as "paid employment jobs," where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.
Wage and salary workers, male > % of males employed: Wage and salary workers, male (% of males employed). Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as "paid employment jobs," where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.
Contributing family workers, female > % of females employed: Contributing family workers, female (% of females employed). Contributing family workers are those workers who hold u2018self-employment jobsu2019 as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.
Contributing family workers, male > % of males employed: Contributing family workers, male (% of males employed). Contributing family workers are those workers who hold "self-employment jobs" as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.
Contributing family workers, total > % of total employed: Contributing family workers, total (% of total employed). Contributing family workers are those workers who hold "self-employment jobs" as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.
Child employment in services, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in services, female (% of female economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Child employment in services, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in services, male (% of male economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Employees, services, female > % of female employment: Employees, services, female (% of female employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services.
Employees, services, male > % of male employment: Employees, services, male (% of male employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services.
Unemployment, male > % of male labor force: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force). Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment, total > % of total labor force: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force). Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Economically active children > Study and work > Male: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
% of male economically active children, ages 7-14
Child employment in services > % of economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey."
Children in employment, wage workers > % of children in employment, ages 7-14: Children in employment, wage workers (% of children in employment, ages 7-14). Wage workers (also known as employees) are people who hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that provide basic remuneration that does not depend directly on the revenue of the unit for which they work.
Employees > Agriculture > Male > % of male employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing."
Employees > Agriculture > Female > % of female employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing."
Employment in agriculture > % of total employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing."
Employment in services > % of total employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services."
Economically active children, work only, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, work only, male (% of male economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
Economically active children, work only, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, work only, female (% of female economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Economically active children, study and work, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, study and work, male (% of male economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Economically active children > Work only > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
Economically active children > Study and work > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ per capita: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economically active children > Study and work > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Child employment in manufacturing > % of economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2) or category D (ISIC revision 3). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Labor force > Note: This entry contains the total labor force figure.
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Net income from abroad > Current US$, % of GDP: Net income from abroad (current US$). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
Net income from abroad > Constant LCU per million: Net income from abroad (constant LCU). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in constant local currency. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
GNI growth > Annual %: GNI growth (annual %). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.
Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 25-29: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Force > Female > % of total labor force: Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economically active children > Male: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
% of male children ages 7-14
Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Child employment in agriculture, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in agriculture, male (% of male economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, female: Percentage of female population aged 15-24 that is unemployed.
Economically active children, study and work, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, study and work, female (% of female economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
GNI > Current LCU per capita: GNI (current LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Subsidies and other transfers > % of expense: Subsidies and other transfers (% of expense). Subsidies, grants, and other social benefits include all unrequited, nonrepayable transfers on current account to private and public enterprises; grants to foreign governments, international organizations, and other government units; and social security, social assistance benefits, and employer social benefits in cash and in kind.
Child employment in agriculture > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods

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STAT	Bangladesh	Nepal
Employment rate > Adults	67.9 Ranked 30th. 10% more than Nepal	61.5 Ranked 57th.
Expense > Current LCU	901.49 billion Ranked 32nd. 4 times more than Nepal	242.82 billion Ranked 4th.
GNI > Current US$	$127.67 billion Ranked 52nd. 7 times more than Nepal	$19.15 billion Ranked 96th.
Hours worked > Standard workweek	48 hours Ranked 44th. The same as Nepal	48 hours Ranked 33th.
Labor force	73.87 million Ranked 8th. 4 times more than Nepal	18 million Ranked 1st.
Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 63%, services 26%, industry 11% (FY 95/96)	agriculture 81%, industry 3%, services 16%
Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	45% Ranked 3rd.	75% Ranked 2nd. 67% more than Bangladesh
Labor force > By occupation > Industry	30% Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Nepal	7% Ranked 19th.
Labor force > By occupation > Services	25% Ranked 22nd. 39% more than Nepal	18% Ranked 19th.
Labor force per 1000	488.8 Ranked 39th.	678.1 Ranked 3rd. 39% more than Bangladesh
Labor force, total	76.04 million Ranked 8th. 7 times more than Nepal	10.35 million Ranked 50th.
Rigidity of employment index	30 Ranked 109th.	52 Ranked 40th. 73% more than Bangladesh
Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$0.19 Ranked 144th.	$0.92 Ranked 98th. 5 times more than Bangladesh
Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	1,500 taka ($19) per month for all economic sectors not covered by industry-specific wages; in the garment industry the minimum wage is 5,300 taka ($68) per month. The minimum wage is set nationally every five years by the National Minimum Wage Board in a tripartite forum industry by industry.	8,000 Nepalese rupees per month.
Unemployment rate	4.8% Ranked 77th.	46% Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than Bangladesh
GNI > Current US$ per capita	$825.31 Ranked 150th. 18% more than Nepal	$696.85 Ranked 154th.
Child labor > Both sexes	13% Ranked 48th.	34% Ranked 10th. 3 times more than Bangladesh
Labor force, total per 1000	491.54 Ranked 61st. 30% more than Nepal	376.88 Ranked 147th.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes	56% Ranked 51st.	91.6% Ranked 1st. 64% more than Bangladesh
Firing cost > Weeks of wages	51 weeks of wages Ranked 65th.	90 weeks of wages Ranked 29th. 76% more than Bangladesh
Salaries and benefits > Workers earning less than $1 per day	50.1% Ranked 6th.	50.4% Ranked 8th. 1% more than Bangladesh
GNI per capita > Constant LCU	28,789.09 Ranked 61st. 17% more than Nepal	24,652.32 Ranked 65th.
Expense > Current LCU per capita	5,897.39 Ranked 80th.	8,838.19 Ranked 7th. 50% more than Bangladesh
Employment rate > Women	53.9 Ranked 44th.	54.7 Ranked 41st. 1% more than Bangladesh
Labor force > Total	76.77 million Ranked 7th. 6 times more than Nepal	12.94 million Ranked 37th.
Employment rate > Men	81.6 Ranked 20th. 19% more than Nepal	68.7 Ranked 91st.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men	83.9% Ranked 3rd.	90% Ranked 1st. 7% more than Bangladesh
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men	83.9% Ranked 3rd.	90% Ranked 1st. 7% more than Bangladesh
Force > Total	63.87 million Ranked 8th. 6 times more than Nepal	10.52 million Ranked 44th.
Force > Total > Per capita	0.45 per capita Ranked 87th. 16% more than Nepal	0.388 per capita Ranked 151st.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14	12.3% Ranked 88th.	13.6% Ranked 94th. 11% more than Bangladesh
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, both sexes	9.3% Ranked 68th. 3 times more than Nepal	3% Ranked 79th.
Economically active children > Work only > Female	63.98% Ranked 1st. 38% more than Nepal	46.2% Ranked 6th.
GNI > Current LCU	10.07 trillion Ranked 37th. 6 times more than Nepal	1.55 trillion Ranked 73th.
Female economic activity	66.3% Ranked 30th. 17% more than Nepal	56.7% Ranked 68th.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women	27.1% Ranked 86th.	93% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Bangladesh
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women	27.1% Ranked 86th.	93% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Bangladesh
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Women	86.5% Ranked 7th. 4% more than Nepal	83.5% Ranked 5th.
Labor force > Per capita	461.29 per 1,000 people Ranked 69th. 15% more than Nepal	401.69 per 1,000 people Ranked 92nd.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34	87.73% Ranked 62nd. 13% more than Nepal	77.41% Ranked 119th.
Child labor rate > Manufacturing	12.66 Ranked 1st. 9 times more than Nepal	1.38 Ranked 4th.
Employment rate > Young adults	56 Ranked 29th. 22% more than Nepal	45.9 Ranked 58th.
Net income from abroad > Current US$	$11.32 billion Ranked 8th. 62 times more than Nepal	$182.53 million Ranked 24th.
Child labor rate > Boys	25.7 Ranked 13th.	42.2 Ranked 1st. 64% more than Bangladesh
Child labor rate > Agriculture	62.1 Ranked 1st.	87.41 Ranked 2nd. 41% more than Bangladesh
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ per capita	0.0419$ Ranked 144th.	2.57$ Ranked 110th. 61 times more than Bangladesh
Child labor > Boys	18% Ranked 42nd.	30% Ranked 11th. 67% more than Bangladesh
Rigidity of employment index > 0=less rigid to 100=more rigid	28 Ranked 77th.	46 Ranked 31st. 64% more than Bangladesh
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Men > Aged above 14	49.8% Ranked 6th.	59.6% Ranked 4th. 20% more than Bangladesh
Female economic activity growth	1% Ranked 102nd. The same as Nepal	1% Ranked 101st.
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Men	84.5% Ranked 2nd. 35% more than Nepal	62.4% Ranked 7th.
Employment rate > Young women	46.5 Ranked 39th. 2% more than Nepal	45.8 Ranked 42nd.
Employment rate > Young men	65.1 Ranked 22nd. 42% more than Nepal	46 Ranked 89th.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per capita	42.31$ per 1,000 people Ranked 146th.	2,395.64$ per 1,000 people Ranked 112th. 57 times more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus	46.59% Ranked 32nd.	50.75% Ranked 19th. 9% more than Bangladesh
CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating > 1=low to 6=high	2.5 Ranked 63th.	3 Ranked 37th. 20% more than Bangladesh
GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$	$651.23 Ranked 91st. 62% more than Nepal	$402.70 Ranked 99th.
GNI > Constant LCU	4.45 trillion Ranked 24th. 7 times more than Nepal	677.31 billion Ranked 56th.
GNI > Constant LCU per capita	28,789.09 Ranked 61st. 17% more than Nepal	24,652.32 Ranked 65th.
Child labor rate > Girls	6.4 Ranked 16th.	52.4 Ranked 1st. 8 times more than Bangladesh
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14	58.6% Ranked 5th.	76% Ranked 2nd. 30% more than Bangladesh
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14	50% Ranked 74th. 14% more than Nepal	43.7% Ranked 109th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14	82.6% Ranked 19th. 13% more than Nepal	72.8% Ranked 81st.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24	47.5% Ranked 38th. 27% more than Nepal	37.3% Ranked 79th.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, male	8% Ranked 72nd. Twice as much as Nepal	4% Ranked 76th.
CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating > 1=low to 6=high per million	0.0162 Ranked 78th.	0.109 Ranked 66th. 7 times more than Bangladesh
Child labor > Girls	8% Ranked 58th.	38% Ranked 5th. 5 times more than Bangladesh
Economically active children > Total	17.54% Ranked 1st.	47.2% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49	86.78% Ranked 53th. 9% more than Nepal	79.81% Ranked 96th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 10-14	27.74% Ranked 23th.	42.07% Ranked 6th. 52% more than Bangladesh
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per $ GDP	0.1$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 138th.	8.79$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 49th. 88 times more than Bangladesh
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$	6 million$ Ranked 130th.	65 million$ Ranked 71st. 11 times more than Bangladesh
Total work time > Males	496 minutes Ranked 5th.	547 minutes Ranked 2nd. 10% more than Bangladesh
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14	18.4% Ranked 26th. 43% more than Nepal	12.9% Ranked 48th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14	37.9% Ranked 79th. 48% more than Nepal	25.6% Ranked 94th.
Technicians in RandD > Per million people	31.84 per million people Ranked 8th.	137.17 per million people Ranked 29th. 4 times more than Bangladesh
Work time > Market-oriented	52% Ranked 13th.	56% Ranked 10th. 8% more than Bangladesh
Labor force > A note	extensive export of <a href=/cat/Labor>labor</a> to <a href=/country/sa>Saudi Arabia</a>, <a href=/country/ku>Kuwait</a>, <a href=/kp/UAE>UAE</a>, <a href=/country/mu>Oman</a>, <a href=/country/qa>Qatar</a>, and <a href=/country/my>Malaysia</a>; workers' remittances estimated at $1.71 billion in 1998-99 (1998)	severe lack of skilled <a href=/cat/Labor>labor</a> (1996 est.)
Total work time > Females	545 minutes Ranked 6th.	641 minutes Ranked 3rd. 18% more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Men aged 35-39	98.84% Ranked 7th. 2% more than Nepal	97.18% Ranked 107th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19	59.33% Ranked 22nd. 5% more than Nepal	56.45% Ranked 31st.
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44	75.45% Ranked 70th. 19% more than Nepal	63.47% Ranked 95th.
Economic activity > Men aged 20-24	82.11% Ranked 101st.	86.99% Ranked 47th. 6% more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19	64.9% Ranked 22nd. 6% more than Nepal	61.29% Ranked 29th.
Total work time > Females over males	110% Ranked 12th.	117% Ranked 7th. 6% more than Bangladesh
Work time > Non-market-oriented	48% Ranked 17th. 9% more than Nepal	44% Ranked 19th.
Wage and salaried workers, total > % of total employed	13.9% Ranked 101st.	24.6% Ranked 92nd. 77% more than Bangladesh
Children in employment, unpaid family workers > % of children in employment, ages 7-14	77.82% Ranked 11th.	92.41% Ranked 2nd. 19% more than Bangladesh
Employees, industry, female > % of female employment	12.5% Ranked 50th.	13.7% Ranked 46th. 10% more than Bangladesh
Employees, industry, male > % of male employment	15.1% Ranked 98th. 15% more than Nepal	13.1% Ranked 99th.
Child employment in manufacturing, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	15.49% Ranked 3rd. 10 times more than Nepal	1.53% Ranked 3rd.
Economically active children, work only > % of economically active children, ages 7-14	37.8% Ranked 7th. 6% more than Nepal	35.6% Ranked 5th.
Economically active children, total > % of children ages 7-14	16.2% Ranked 18th.	47.2% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Bangladesh
Unemployment, youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24	8% Ranked 77th. Twice as much as Nepal	4% Ranked 77th.
Unemployment, youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24	9.3% Ranked 74th. 3 times more than Nepal	3% Ranked 80th.
Expense > % of GDP	11.32% Ranked 101st.	15.81% Ranked 10th. 40% more than Bangladesh
Force > Total per 1000	446.21 Ranked 86th. 7% more than Nepal	416 Ranked 121st.
Employees > Services > Female > % of female employment	19.4% Ranked 82nd. 47% more than Nepal	13.2% Ranked 95th.
Economically active children > Total > % of children ages 7-14	16.2% Ranked 15th.	47.2% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Bangladesh
Economically active children > Study and work > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14	62.2% Ranked 14th.	64.4% Ranked 5th. 4% more than Bangladesh
Economically active children > Work only > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14	37.8% Ranked 7th. 6% more than Nepal	35.6% Ranked 4th.
GNI > Current US$, % of GDP	110.43% Ranked 7th. 12% more than Nepal	98.61% Ranked 70th.
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Men > Aged 15 to 24	2.1 Ranked 58th.	3.1 Ranked 21st. 48% more than Bangladesh
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Women > Aged 15 to 24	1.3 ratio Ranked 72nd.	1.5 ratio Ranked 65th. 15% more than Bangladesh
One-person and family businesses > Men	84.5% Ranked 2nd. 35% more than Nepal	62.4% Ranked 7th.
Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention > Ratifications > Date	June 22, 1972	November 11, 1996
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24	66% Ranked 18th. 29% more than Nepal	51.3% Ranked 79th.
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19	53.34% Ranked 32nd. 4% more than Nepal	51.12% Ranked 39th.
GNI per capita > Current LCU	65,124.34 Ranked 81st. 15% more than Nepal	56,444.77 Ranked 86th.
Economic activity > Women aged 10-14	26.83% Ranked 25th.	38.02% Ranked 8th. 42% more than Bangladesh
Net income from abroad > Constant LCU	397.86 billion Ranked 3rd. 18 times more than Nepal	21.97 billion Ranked 13th.
Economic activity > Men aged 30-34	98.92% Ranked 3rd. 2% more than Nepal	96.97% Ranked 98th.
Unemployment, youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24	13.6% Ranked 57th. 6 times more than Nepal	2.2% Ranked 78th.
Unemployment, female > % of female labor force	7.4% Ranked 65th. 3 times more than Nepal	2.4% Ranked 105th.
Economically active children > Study and work	36.71% Ranked 6th.	64.4% Ranked 5th. 75% more than Bangladesh
Economically active children > Study and work > Female	36.02% Ranked 6th.	53.8% Ranked 5th. 49% more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39	88.89% Ranked 58th. 13% more than Nepal	78.64% Ranked 114th.
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64	57.09% Ranked 22nd. 38% more than Nepal	41.41% Ranked 55th.
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39	78.89% Ranked 62nd. 26% more than Nepal	62.43% Ranked 103th.
Employees > Industry > Female > % of female employment	12.5% Ranked 44th.	13.7% Ranked 44th. 10% more than Bangladesh
Economically active children > Work only > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14	62.87% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Nepal	23.22% Ranked 4th.
Economic activity > Women aged 20-24	65.71% Ranked 78th. 10% more than Nepal	59.71% Ranked 102nd.
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus	32.9% Ranked 28th.	36.46% Ranked 16th. 11% more than Bangladesh
Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment	20.1% Ranked 90th. 33% more than Nepal	15.1% Ranked 103th.
Labor force > Female > % of total labor force	40.93% Ranked 114th.	45.36% Ranked 69th. 11% more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34	76.32% Ranked 67th. 27% more than Nepal	60.07% Ranked 109th.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$	4.24 billion BoP $ Ranked 9th. 4 times more than Nepal	1.13 billion BoP $ Ranked 30th.
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million	$73.16 million Ranked 27th. 11 times more than Nepal	$6.64 million Ranked 33th.
Employment in industry > % of total employment	14.5% Ranked 85th. 8% more than Nepal	13.4% Ranked 94th.
One-person and family businesses > Women	86.5% Ranked 7th. 4% more than Nepal	83.5% Ranked 5th.
Personal remittances, received > % of GDP	12.11% Ranked 18th.	25.28% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Net income from abroad > Current LCU	893.02 billion Ranked 5th. 60 times more than Nepal	14.79 billion Ranked 16th.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million	5.77 billion Ranked 11th. 11 times more than Nepal	538.14 million Ranked 23th.
Economically active children > Work only	63.29% Ranked 1st. 78% more than Nepal	35.6% Ranked 6th.
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54	97.28% Ranked 7th. 4% more than Nepal	93.26% Ranked 79th.
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment	68.1% Ranked 6th.	72.8% Ranked 3rd. 7% more than Bangladesh
Economically active children, female > % of female children ages 7-14	6.4% Ranked 22nd.	52.4% Ranked 1st. 8 times more than Bangladesh
Economically active children, male > % of male children ages 7-14	25.7% Ranked 14th.	42.2% Ranked 1st. 64% more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Men aged 45-49	98.46% Ranked 9th. 3% more than Nepal	95.94% Ranked 82nd.
One-person and family businesses > Men > Percentage	84.5% Ranked 2nd. 35% more than Nepal	62.4% Ranked 7th.
Economic activity > Men aged 10-14	28.62% Ranked 27th.	45.79% Ranked 5th. 60% more than Bangladesh
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ per capita	29.7$ Ranked 96th.	47.88$ Ranked 84th. 61% more than Bangladesh
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per $ GDP	70.81$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 34th.	163.85$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 15th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Women aged 45-49	74.31% Ranked 62nd. 16% more than Nepal	64.03% Ranked 94th.
Economic activity > Men aged 40-44	98.37% Ranked 10th. 1% more than Nepal	97.18% Ranked 73th.
Employers, female > % of employment	0.1% Ranked 89th.	3.7% Ranked 10th. 37 times more than Bangladesh
Employers, total > % of employment	0.3% Ranked 92nd.	3.8% Ranked 49th. 13 times more than Bangladesh
Self-employed, female > % of females employed	86.7% Ranked 7th.	87.2% Ranked 3rd. 1% more than Bangladesh
Self-employed, male > % of males employed	84.8% Ranked 2nd. 28% more than Nepal	66.3% Ranked 6th.
Self-employed, total > % of total employed	85.3% Ranked 5th. 13% more than Nepal	75.4% Ranked 6th.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > %	80.7% Ranked 19th.	84.6% Ranked 13th. 5% more than Bangladesh
Vulnerable employment, total > % of total employment	85% Ranked 4th. 19% more than Nepal	71.6% Ranked 6th.
Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64	88.08% Ranked 27th. 9% more than Nepal	80.55% Ranked 109th.
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64	89.79% Ranked 20th. 13% more than Nepal	79.79% Ranked 54th.
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29	69.79% Ranked 84th. 18% more than Nepal	58.9% Ranked 109th.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per capita	29,906.78 BoP $ per 1,000 people Ranked 49th.	41,512.53 BoP $ per 1,000 people Ranked 44th. 39% more than Bangladesh
Unemployment > Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force	4.3% Ranked 78th.	8.8% Ranked 46th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per $ GDP	70.65 BoP $ per $1 million of Ranked 23th.	152.4 BoP $ per $1 million of Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > %	61% Ranked 25th.	71.7% Ranked 10th. 18% more than Bangladesh
Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > %	54.3% Ranked 59th.	78% Ranked 6th. 44% more than Bangladesh
Child employment in agriculture > % of economically active children ages 7-14	62.1% Ranked 2nd.	87.41% Ranked 4th. 41% more than Bangladesh
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$	4.25 billion$ Ranked 16th. 4 times more than Nepal	1.21 billion$ Ranked 49th.
Employers, male > % of employment	0.3% Ranked 89th.	3.9% Ranked 64th. 13 times more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59	82.57% Ranked 19th. 12% more than Nepal	73.92% Ranked 48th.
CPIA building human resources rating	4 Ranked 21st. 14% more than Nepal	3.5 Ranked 38th.
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64	72.04% Ranked 67th. 9% more than Nepal	66.19% Ranked 120th.
Economically active children > Female	13.91% Ranked 1st.	52.4% Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Bangladesh
Child employment in agriculture, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	64.02% Ranked 2nd.	85.9% Ranked 3rd. 34% more than Bangladesh
Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment	41.8% Ranked 15th.	60.2% Ranked 4th. 44% more than Bangladesh
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > %	53.5% Ranked 33th.	72.1% Ranked 6th. 35% more than Bangladesh
Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > %	67.6% Ranked 38th.	81.1% Ranked 7th. 20% more than Bangladesh
Vulnerable employment, female > % of female employment	86.5% Ranked 7th. 4% more than Nepal	83.5% Ranked 5th.
Vulnerable employment, male > % of male employment	84.5% Ranked 2nd. 35% more than Nepal	62.4% Ranked 7th.
Wage and salaried workers, female > % of females employed	11.7% Ranked 95th.	12.8% Ranked 92nd. 9% more than Bangladesh
Wage and salary workers, male > % of males employed	14.5% Ranked 99th.	33.7% Ranked 89th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Contributing family workers, female > % of females employed	60.1% Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Nepal	12.9% Ranked 22nd.
Contributing family workers, male > % of males employed	9.7% Ranked 16th. 70% more than Nepal	5.7% Ranked 25th.
Contributing family workers, total > % of total employed	21.7% Ranked 12th. 2 times more than Nepal	8.8% Ranked 23th.
Child employment in services, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	18.28% Ranked 7th. 49% more than Nepal	12.28% Ranked 3rd.
Child employment in services, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	25.17% Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Nepal	9.72% Ranked 5th.
Employees, services, female > % of female employment	19.4% Ranked 99th. 46% more than Nepal	13.3% Ranked 104th.
Employees, services, male > % of male employment	43% Ranked 80th. 63% more than Nepal	26.4% Ranked 100th.
Unemployment, male > % of male labor force	4.2% Ranked 86th. 35% more than Nepal	3.1% Ranked 98th.
Unemployment, total > % of total labor force	5% Ranked 86th. 85% more than Nepal	2.7% Ranked 107th.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per capita	29.97$ per capita Ranked 96th.	44.63$ per capita Ranked 86th. 49% more than Bangladesh
Economically active children > Study and work > Male	37.13% Ranked 6th.	76.78% Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Child employment in services > % of economically active children ages 7-14	23.25% Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Nepal	11.11% Ranked 2nd.
Children in employment, wage workers > % of children in employment, ages 7-14	17.01% Ranked 6th. 5 times more than Nepal	3.27% Ranked 4th.
Employees > Agriculture > Male > % of male employment	41.8% Ranked 10th.	60.2% Ranked 4th. 44% more than Bangladesh
Employees > Agriculture > Female > % of female employment	68.1% Ranked 3rd.	72.8% Ranked 3rd. 7% more than Bangladesh
Employment in agriculture > % of total employment	48.1% Ranked 5th.	65.7% Ranked 4th. 37% more than Bangladesh
Employment in services > % of total employment	37.4% Ranked 82nd. 86% more than Nepal	20.1% Ranked 98th.
Economically active children, work only, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14	62.87% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Nepal	23.22% Ranked 5th.
Economically active children, work only, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14	63.98% Ranked 1st. 38% more than Nepal	46.2% Ranked 5th.
Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+	70.6% Ranked 47th.	71.5% Ranked 39th. 1% more than Bangladesh
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24	13.6% Ranked 51st. 6 times more than Nepal	2.2% Ranked 73th.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24	9.3% Ranked 59th. 3 times more than Nepal	3% Ranked 74th.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24	8% Ranked 63th. Twice as much as Nepal	4% Ranked 72nd.
Economically active children, study and work, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14	37.13% Ranked 4th.	76.78% Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Economically active children > Work only > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14	63.98% Ranked 1st. 38% more than Nepal	46.2% Ranked 4th.
Economically active children > Study and work > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14	37.13% Ranked 4th.	76.78% Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ per capita	29.63 BoP $ Ranked 50th.	44.53 BoP $ Ranked 42nd. 50% more than Bangladesh
Economically active children > Study and work > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14	36.02% Ranked 4th.	53.8% Ranked 4th. 49% more than Bangladesh
Child employment in manufacturing > % of economically active children ages 7-14	12.66% Ranked 1st. 9 times more than Nepal	1.38% Ranked 5th.
Labor force > Note	extensive export of labor to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Malaysia; workers' remittances estimated at $4.8 billion in 2005-06. (2006 est.)	severe lack of skilled labor (2006 est.)
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59	66.73% Ranked 28th. 16% more than Nepal	57.44% Ranked 49th.
Net income from abroad > Current US$, % of GDP	9.79% Ranked 6th. 10 times more than Nepal	0.94% Ranked 28th.
Net income from abroad > Constant LCU per million	2.57 billion Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Nepal	827.59 million Ranked 14th.
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54	72.6% Ranked 47th. 20% more than Nepal	60.56% Ranked 80th.
GNI growth > Annual %	6.77% Ranked 20th. 28% more than Nepal	5.29% Ranked 29th.
Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus	58.98% Ranked 40th.	65.01% Ranked 34th. 10% more than Bangladesh
Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force	4.2% Ranked 76th.	7.4% Ranked 46th. 76% more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44	86.97% Ranked 71st. 9% more than Nepal	79.95% Ranked 100th.
Economic activity > Men aged 25-29	94.93% Ranked 97th. The same as Nepal	94.9% Ranked 98th.
Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64	55.19% Ranked 109th. 5% more than Nepal	52.55% Ranked 121st.
Force > Female > % of total labor force	36.95% Ranked 138th.	40.5% Ranked 108th. 10% more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24	74.1% Ranked 77th. About the same as Nepal	73.77% Ranked 80th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29	82.55% Ranked 83th. 7% more than Nepal	76.99% Ranked 116th.
Economically active children > Male	20.9% Ranked 1st.	42.2% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force	4.9% Ranked 70th.	10.7% Ranked 39th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64	74.27% Ranked 14th. 21% more than Nepal	61.15% Ranked 44th.
Child employment in agriculture, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	61.35% Ranked 5th.	88.3% Ranked 2nd. 44% more than Bangladesh
Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force	4.3% Ranked 79th.	8.8% Ranked 46th. 2 times more than Bangladesh
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14	23% Ranked 88th. 2 times more than Nepal	10.8% Ranked 98th.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, female	13.6% Ranked 54th. 6 times more than Nepal	2.2% Ranked 77th.
Economically active children, study and work, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14	36.02% Ranked 4th.	53.8% Ranked 4th. 49% more than Bangladesh
GNI > Current LCU per capita	65,124.34 Ranked 81st. 15% more than Nepal	56,444.77 Ranked 86th.
Subsidies and other transfers > % of expense	34.4% Ranked 68th.	49.15% Ranked 1st. 43% more than Bangladesh
Child employment in agriculture > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	64.02% Ranked 2nd.	86.06% Ranked 4th. 34% more than Bangladesh
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54	85.66% Ranked 31st. 12% more than Nepal	76.66% Ranked 79th.
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59	96.38% Ranked 6th. 6% more than Nepal	90.6% Ranked 58th.

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