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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Compensation of employees > Current LCU: Compensation of employees consists of all payments in cash, as well as in kind (such as food and housing), to employees in return for services rendered, and government contributions to social insurance schemes such as social security and pensions that provide benefits to employees.
  • 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 > Percent of population are employees > Women: Number of female self-reported employees (formal or informal), expressed as a percentage of the total female employed 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Employment > Percent of population are employees > Men: Number of male self-reported employees (formal or informal), expressed as a percentage of the total male employed population.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Employment > Percent of population are employers > Women: Number of female self-reported employers (self-employed with paid employees), expressed as a percentage of the total female employed population.
  • Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in agriculture.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women 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. 
  • 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
  • Employment > Percent of population are employers > Men: Number of male self-reported employers (self-employed with paid employees), expressed as a percentage of the total male employed population.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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 > 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 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Unemployment with tertiary education > Female > % of female unemployment: Unemployment by level of educational attainment shows the unemployed by level of educational attainment, as a percentage of the unemployed. The levels of educational attainment accord with the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 of the United Nations Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO).
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Compensation of employees > % of expense: Compensation of employees consists of all payments in cash, as well as in kind (such as food and housing), to employees in return for services rendered, and government contributions to social insurance schemes such as social security and pensions that provide benefits to employees.
  • 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 > 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.
  • Unemployment with tertiary education > % of total unemployment: Unemployment by level of educational attainment shows the unemployed by level of educational attainment, as a percentage of the unemployed. The levels of educational attainment accord with the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 of the United Nations Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO).
  • 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
  • Unemployment with tertiary education > Male > % of male unemployment: Unemployment by level of educational attainment shows the unemployed by level of educational attainment, as a percentage of the unemployed. The levels of educational attainment accord with the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 of the United Nations Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO).
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Unemployment with secondary education > Female > % of female unemployment: Unemployment by level of educational attainment shows the unemployed by level of educational attainment, as a percentage of the unemployed. The levels of educational attainment accord with the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 of the United Nations Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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
  • 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
  • Unemployment with secondary education > Male > % of male unemployment: Unemployment by level of educational attainment shows the unemployed by level of educational attainment, as a percentage of the unemployed. The levels of educational attainment accord with the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 of the United Nations Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO).
  • 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
  • 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
  • Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Women > Aged 15 to 24: Ratio of youth unemployment rate to adult unemployment rate.
  • Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Men > Aged 15 to 24: Ratio of youth unemployment rate to adult unemployment rate.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
STAT Canada Iran HISTORY
Expense > Current LCU 317.53 billion
Ranked 50th.
806.6 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 2540 times more than Canada

GNI > Current US$ $1.82 trillion
Ranked 12th. 6 times more than Iran
$328.59 billion
Ranked 27th.

GNI > Current US$ per capita $52,218.99
Ranked 9th. 12 times more than Iran
$4,468.05
Ranked 95th.

Labor force 18.59 million
Ranked 29th.
25.7 million
Ranked 21st. 38% more than Canada

Labor force > By occupation agriculture 2%, manufacturing 13%, construction 6%, services 76%, other 3% agriculture 30%, industry 25%, services 45%
Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture 2%
Ranked 26th.
25%
Ranked 8th. 13 times more than Canada

Labor force > By occupation > Services 76%
Ranked 2nd. 69% more than Iran
45%
Ranked 17th.

Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes 61.8%
Ranked 18th. 74% more than Iran
35.6%
Ranked 90th.

Labor force per 1000 544.74
Ranked 15th. 58% more than Iran
345.14
Ranked 97th.

Labor force, total 19.34 million
Ranked 31st.
26.13 million
Ranked 23th. 35% more than Canada

Labor force, total per 1000 554.5
Ranked 17th. 62% more than Iran
341.9
Ranked 164th.

Rigidity of employment index 4
Ranked 164th.
49
Ranked 46th. 12 times more than Canada

Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage $7.71
Ranked 11th. 2 times more than Iran
$3.50
Ranked 35th.
Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage The minimum wage in Canada is set by each province and territory; ranges from C$ 9.95 to C$11.00 per hour. The minimum wage was raised to 487,125 Iranian tomans (165$) (equal to 4,871,250 rials ) effective on the 2013 Persian New year ; set annually for each industrial sector and region. The standard workweek is 44 hours, and any work over 48 entitles the worker to overtime.
Unemployment rate 8%
Ranked 45th.
14.6%
Ranked 9th. 83% more than Canada

Firing cost > Weeks of wages 28 weeks of wages
Ranked 110th.
90.7 weeks of wages
Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Canada

GNI per capita > Constant LCU 43,613.83
Ranked 48th.
6.64 million
Ranked 6th. 152 times more than Canada

Expense > Current LCU per capita 9,207.96
Ranked 68th.
10.97 million
Ranked 1st. 1191 times more than Canada

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men 65.9%
Ranked 29th. 14% more than Iran
57.6%
Ranked 73th.

Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men 65.9%
Ranked 29th. 14% more than Iran
57.6%
Ranked 73th.

Compensation of employees > Current LCU 29464900000 164720500000000
Force > Total 17.65 million
Ranked 32nd.
27.54 million
Ranked 18th. 56% more than Canada

Force > Total > Per capita 0.546 per capita
Ranked 11th. 35% more than Iran
0.404 per capita
Ranked 131st.

Employment > Percent of population are employees > Women 88.6%
Ranked 26th. 65% more than Iran
53.7%
Ranked 66th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14 32.1%
Ranked 36th. 4% more than Iran
30.9%
Ranked 41st.

Unemployment > Youth unemployment, both sexes 14.1%
Ranked 51st.
23%
Ranked 24th. 63% more than Canada

GNI > Current LCU 1.82 trillion
Ranked 68th.
3,241.34 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 1781 times more than Canada

Female economic activity 60.1%
Ranked 51st. 2 times more than Iran
29%
Ranked 149th.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women 57.9%
Ranked 14th. 4 times more than Iran
13.2%
Ranked 88th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women 57.9%
Ranked 14th. 4 times more than Iran
13.2%
Ranked 88th.

Labor force > Per capita 537.58 per 1,000 people
Ranked 25th. 30% more than Iran
415.02 per 1,000 people
Ranked 82nd.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34 88.22%
Ranked 60th. 30% more than Iran
67.89%
Ranked 157th.
Net income from abroad > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 36th.
$-3,057,950,133.78
Ranked 154th.

Employment > Percent of population are employees > Men 80.9%
Ranked 27th. 57% more than Iran
51.4%
Ranked 69th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Men > Aged above 14 3.7%
Ranked 58th.
22.8%
Ranked 16th. 6 times more than Canada

Female economic activity growth 4%
Ranked 75th.
34%
Ranked 6th. 9 times more than Canada
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus 6.05%
Ranked 142nd.
33.03%
Ranked 61st. 5 times more than Canada
GNI > Constant LCU per capita 43,613.83
Ranked 48th.
6.64 million
Ranked 6th. 152 times more than Canada

GNI > Constant LCU 1.52 trillion
Ranked 44th.
476.89 trillion
Ranked 5th. 313 times more than Canada

GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$ $35,992.14
Ranked 17th. 12 times more than Iran
$3,022.89
Ranked 77th.

Employment > Percent of population are employers > Women 11.2%
Ranked 2nd. 12 times more than Iran
0.9%
Ranked 59th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14 1.6%
Ranked 55th.
34.2%
Ranked 11th. 21 times more than Canada
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14 67.5%
Ranked 114th.
67.6%
Ranked 113th. About the same as Canada

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14 57.2%
Ranked 36th. 70% more than Iran
33.7%
Ranked 142nd.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24 58.9%
Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Iran
25.3%
Ranked 124th.

Unemployment > Youth unemployment, male 15.9%
Ranked 40th.
20.2%
Ranked 21st. 27% more than Canada

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49 86.82%
Ranked 52nd. 46% more than Iran
59.62%
Ranked 158th.
Employment > Percent of population are employers > Men 19%
Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Iran
4%
Ranked 50th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14 10.6%
Ranked 55th.
28.4%
Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Canada
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14 64.2%
Ranked 10th. 39% more than Iran
46.3%
Ranked 55th.

Technicians in RandD > Per million people 770.13 per million people
Ranked 8th. 4 times more than Iran
174.17 per million people
Ranked 7th.

Economic activity > Men aged 35-39 94.31%
Ranked 160th.
97.25%
Ranked 104th. 3% more than Canada
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19 49.04%
Ranked 49th. 61% more than Iran
30.5%
Ranked 112th.
Economic activity > Men aged 20-24 80.78%
Ranked 114th.
81.93%
Ranked 103th. 1% more than Canada
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44 85.51%
Ranked 42nd. 3 times more than Iran
32.01%
Ranked 156th.
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19 50.37%
Ranked 68th. 31% more than Iran
38.52%
Ranked 102nd.
Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus 9.41%
Ranked 139th.
53.71%
Ranked 52nd. 6 times more than Canada
Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force 7.5%
Ranked 36th.
10.1%
Ranked 27th. 35% more than Canada

Unemployment > Youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24 14.2%
Ranked 32nd.
20.3%
Ranked 14th. 43% more than Canada
Economic activity > Men aged 25-29 92.76%
Ranked 143th.
93.37%
Ranked 132nd. 1% more than Canada
Unemployment with tertiary education > Female > % of female unemployment 42.2%
Ranked 6th. 6 times more than Iran
7%
Ranked 44th.
Economic activity > Women aged 20-24 77.19%
Ranked 28th. 2 times more than Iran
37.37%
Ranked 158th.
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus 3.55%
Ranked 130th.
11.88%
Ranked 78th. 3 times more than Canada
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64 34.68%
Ranked 117th.
46.95%
Ranked 85th. 35% more than Canada
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million 0.0
Ranked 36th.
$-42,584,366.97
Ranked 96th.

Personal remittances, received > % of GDP 0.0662%
Ranked 134th.
0.259%
Ranked 121st. 4 times more than Canada

Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million 0.0
Ranked 36th.
-395,231,982,678.993
Ranked 181st.

Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14 87.9%
Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Iran
37.4%
Ranked 67th.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, female 12.3%
Ranked 52nd.
33.9%
Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Canada

GNI > Current US$, % of GDP 100%
Ranked 49th. 10% more than Iran
90.61%
Ranked 174th.

Expense > % of GDP 18.04%
Ranked 82nd.
22.55%
Ranked 71st. 25% more than Canada

Economic activity > Men aged 40-44 94.03%
Ranked 156th.
96.39%
Ranked 113th. 3% more than Canada
Economic activity > Men aged 45-49 92.91%
Ranked 151st.
94.28%
Ranked 128th. 1% more than Canada
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59 74.04%
Ranked 143th.
84.96%
Ranked 91st. 15% more than Canada
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64 46.65%
Ranked 126th.
76.37%
Ranked 66th. 64% more than Canada
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29 83.9%
Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Iran
34.82%
Ranked 163th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59 61.86%
Ranked 85th. 19% more than Iran
51.87%
Ranked 128th.
Economic activity > Women aged 45-49 80.74%
Ranked 45th. 3 times more than Iran
25.45%
Ranked 154th.
Self-employed, female > % of females employed 8%
Ranked 68th.
53.2%
Ranked 12th. 7 times more than Canada

Self-employed, male > % of males employed 9.9%
Ranked 78th.
45.6%
Ranked 19th. 5 times more than Canada

Self-employed, total > % of total employed 9%
Ranked 80th.
46.8%
Ranked 20th. 5 times more than Canada

Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > % 65.7%
Ranked 112th. 2% more than Iran
64.6%
Ranked 120th.

Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64 82.56%
Ranked 90th. 9% more than Iran
75.48%
Ranked 153th.

Wage and salaried workers, total > % of total employed 91%
Ranked 8th. 71% more than Iran
53.2%
Ranked 82nd.

Employees, services, female > % of female employment 88.7%
Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Iran
41.9%
Ranked 91st.

Employees, services, male > % of male employment 65.4%
Ranked 13th. 38% more than Iran
47.4%
Ranked 65th.

Unemployment, youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24 15.9%
Ranked 42nd.
20.2%
Ranked 19th. 27% more than Canada

Unemployment, youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24 14.3%
Ranked 51st.
23%
Ranked 22nd. 61% more than Canada

Force > Total per 1000 546.1
Ranked 12th. 39% more than Iran
392.61
Ranked 142nd.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24 58.9%
Ranked 47th. 39% more than Iran
42.4%
Ranked 119th.

Net income from abroad > Constant LCU 0.0
Ranked 21st.
2.49 trillion
Ranked 2nd.

Net income from abroad > Current US$, % of GDP 0.0
Ranked 34th.
-1.069%
Ranked 78th.

Net income from abroad > Constant LCU per million 0.0
Ranked 21st.
34.62 billion
Ranked 5th.

GNI growth > Annual % 1.71%
Ranked 75th.
8.46%
Ranked 35th. 5 times more than Canada

GNI per capita > Current LCU 52,177.22
Ranked 91st.
44.07 million
Ranked 1st. 845 times more than Canada

Unemployment, youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24 12.6%
Ranked 56th.
33.9%
Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Canada

Unemployment, female > % of female labor force 6.8%
Ranked 53th.
16.8%
Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Canada

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39 89.55%
Ranked 53th. 35% more than Iran
66.29%
Ranked 160th.
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64 23.16%
Ranked 93th. 37% more than Iran
16.93%
Ranked 116th.
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39 84.66%
Ranked 44th. 2 times more than Iran
35.21%
Ranked 157th.
Compensation of employees > % of expense 12.04%
Ranked 60th.
47.14%
Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Canada

Unemployment > Youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24 12.4%
Ranked 38th.
23.1%
Ranked 13th. 86% more than Canada
Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 7.2%
Ranked 46th.
11.6%
Ranked 26th. 61% more than Canada

Unemployment with tertiary education > % of total unemployment 40.2%
Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Iran
19.3%
Ranked 27th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24 79.01%
Ranked 44th. 32% more than Iran
60.08%
Ranked 158th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29 88.37%
Ranked 38th. 36% more than Iran
64.96%
Ranked 165th.
Unemployment with tertiary education > Male > % of male unemployment 38.6%
Ranked 4th. 11 times more than Iran
3.4%
Ranked 57th.
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34 82.45%
Ranked 47th. 2 times more than Iran
37.75%
Ranked 157th.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU 0.0
Ranked 36th.
-28,381,300,000,000
Ranked 186th.

Force > Female > % of total labor force 46.36%
Ranked 43th. 37% more than Iran
33.77%
Ranked 154th.

Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force 6.8%
Ranked 48th.
20.4%
Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Canada

Unemployment with secondary education > Female > % of female unemployment 31.6%
Ranked 44th.
34.2%
Ranked 43th. 8% more than Canada
Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64 72.78%
Ranked 26th. 80% more than Iran
40.54%
Ranked 155th.

Unemployment > Youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24 10.6%
Ranked 41st.
32.1%
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Canada
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44 89.81%
Ranked 45th. 40% more than Iran
63.95%
Ranked 161st.
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54 71.91%
Ranked 52nd. 3 times more than Iran
22.08%
Ranked 156th.
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59 49.78%
Ranked 66th. 3 times more than Iran
19.69%
Ranked 149th.
Unemployment with secondary education > Male > % of male unemployment 30.2%
Ranked 46th. 32% more than Iran
22.8%
Ranked 49th.
Economic activity > Men aged 30-34 93.91%
Ranked 162nd.
96.72%
Ranked 116th. 3% more than Canada
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19 47.65%
Ranked 45th. 2 times more than Iran
22.35%
Ranked 123th.
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Women > Aged 15 to 24 1.9 ratio
Ranked 56th.
3 ratio
Ranked 20th. 58% more than Canada
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Men > Aged 15 to 24 2.5
Ranked 42nd.
3
Ranked 31st. 20% more than Canada
GNI > Current LCU per capita 52,177.22
Ranked 91st.
44.07 million
Ranked 1st. 845 times more than Canada

Subsidies and other transfers > % of expense 69.43%
Ranked 14th. 2 times more than Iran
34.32%
Ranked 67th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54 80.31%
Ranked 62nd. 45% more than Iran
55.39%
Ranked 161st.
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54 88.66%
Ranked 135th.
90.38%
Ranked 115th. 2% more than Canada
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment 1.3%
Ranked 76th.
30.6%
Ranked 15th. 24 times more than Canada

Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > % 53.3%
Ranked 51st. 48% more than Iran
36.1%
Ranked 122nd.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > % 57.4%
Ranked 48th. 4 times more than Iran
13.1%
Ranked 170th.

Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64 77.7%
Ranked 31st. 34% more than Iran
58.18%
Ranked 164th.

Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment 3.3%
Ranked 80th.
19.3%
Ranked 33th. 6 times more than Canada

Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > % 54.3%
Ranked 32nd. 2 times more than Iran
22%
Ranked 149th.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > % 61.5%
Ranked 68th. 58% more than Iran
38.9%
Ranked 165th.

Wage and salaried workers, female > % of females employed 92%
Ranked 16th. 97% more than Iran
46.8%
Ranked 89th.

Wage and salary workers, male > % of males employed 90.1%
Ranked 6th. 66% more than Iran
54.4%
Ranked 82nd.

Contributing family workers, female > % of females employed 0.1%
Ranked 72nd.
29.7%
Ranked 10th. 297 times more than Canada

Contributing family workers, male > % of males employed 0.1%
Ranked 70th.
4.8%
Ranked 20th. 48 times more than Canada

Contributing family workers, total > % of total employed 0.1%
Ranked 77th.
8.9%
Ranked 23th. 89 times more than Canada

Employees, industry, female > % of female employment 10.2%
Ranked 67th.
27.3%
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Canada

Employees, industry, male > % of male employment 31.7%
Ranked 46th.
33.2%
Ranked 36th. 5% more than Canada

Unemployment, male > % of male labor force 7.7%
Ranked 42nd.
9.1%
Ranked 24th. 18% more than Canada

Unemployment, total > % of total labor force 7.2%
Ranked 47th.
10.5%
Ranked 28th. 46% more than Canada

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