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Labor Stats: compare key data on Canada & Iraq

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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.
  • 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 > 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • GDP per person employed > Constant 1990 PPP $: GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 1990 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.
  • GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$: 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 > 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, women aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • 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 > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
  • Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in industry.
  • 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 > 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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)."
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)."
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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 > 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)."
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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
  • Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
STAT Canada Iraq HISTORY
Employment rate > Adults 61.2
Ranked 61st. 65% more than Iraq
37.1
Ranked 165th.

Firing cost > Weeks of wages 28 weeks of wages
Ranked 110th. 7 times more than Iraq
4 weeks of wages
Ranked 160th.

GNI > Current US$ $1.82 trillion
Ranked 12th. 9 times more than Iraq
$213.12 billion
Ranked 42nd.

GNI > Current US$ per capita $52,218.99
Ranked 9th. 8 times more than Iraq
$6,541.67
Ranked 73th.

Labor force 18.59 million
Ranked 29th. 2 times more than Iraq
8.5 million
Ranked 3rd.

Labor force > By occupation agriculture 2%, manufacturing 13%, construction 6%, services 76%, other 3% agriculture NA, industry NA, services NA
Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture 2%
Ranked 26th.
21.6%
Ranked 10th. 11 times more than Canada
Labor force > By occupation > Services 76%
Ranked 2nd. 27% more than Iraq
59.8%
Ranked 13th.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes 61.8%
Ranked 18th. 69% more than Iraq
36.6%
Ranked 95th.
Labor force per 1000 544.74
Ranked 15th. 93% more than Iraq
281.8
Ranked 11th.

Labor force, total 19.34 million
Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Iraq
8.18 million
Ranked 57th.

Labor force, total per 1000 554.5
Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Iraq
251.05
Ranked 181st.

Rigidity of employment index 4
Ranked 164th.
59
Ranked 20th. 15 times more than Canada

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. Less than 12,000 Iraqi dinars ($10) per day for a skilled worker and less than 5,250 dinars ($4.50) per day for an unskilled worker.
Unemployment rate 8%
Ranked 45th.
15.3%
Ranked 3rd. 91% more than Canada
Employment rate > Women 56.4
Ranked 35th. 5 times more than Iraq
12.5
Ranked 164th.

Labor force > Total 18.66 million
Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Iraq
7.46 million
Ranked 56th.

Employment rate > Men 66.4
Ranked 101st. 7% more than Iraq
61.9
Ranked 124th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men 65.9%
Ranked 29th. 6% more than Iraq
62%
Ranked 63th.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men 65.9%
Ranked 29th. 6% more than Iraq
62%
Ranked 63th.
Force > Total 17.65 million
Ranked 32nd. 3 times more than Iraq
6.72 million
Ranked 53th.

Force > Total > Per capita 0.546 per capita
Ranked 11th. 99% more than Iraq
0.275 per capita
Ranked 181st.

Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14 32.1%
Ranked 36th. 62% more than Iraq
19.8%
Ranked 74th.
GNI > Current LCU 1.82 trillion
Ranked 68th.
248.49 trillion
Ranked 7th. 137 times more than Canada

Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women 57.9%
Ranked 14th. 5 times more than Iraq
11.7%
Ranked 96th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women 57.9%
Ranked 14th. 5 times more than Iraq
11.7%
Ranked 96th.
Labor force > Per capita 537.58 per 1,000 people
Ranked 25th. 84% more than Iraq
291.63 per 1,000 people
Ranked 25th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34 88.22%
Ranked 60th. 42% more than Iraq
61.97%
Ranked 164th.
Employment rate > Young adults 60.6
Ranked 20th. 3 times more than Iraq
23.2
Ranked 152nd.

Net income from abroad > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 36th.
0.0
Ranked 28th.

Rigidity of employment index > 0=less rigid to 100=more rigid 4
Ranked 164th.
24
Ranked 86th. 6 times more than Canada

Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Men > Aged above 14 3.7%
Ranked 58th.
14%
Ranked 32nd. 4 times more than Canada
Employment rate > Young men 59.1
Ranked 40th. 52% more than Iraq
39
Ranked 118th.

Employment rate > Young women 62.1
Ranked 15th. 9 times more than Iraq
6.7
Ranked 164th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus 6.05%
Ranked 142nd.
19.51%
Ranked 89th. 3 times more than Canada
GDP per person employed > Constant 1990 PPP $ $49,077.00
Ranked 11th. 10 times more than Iraq
$4,851.00
Ranked 94th.

GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$ $35,992.14
Ranked 17th. 30 times more than Iraq
$1,198.92
Ranked 136th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14 1.6%
Ranked 55th.
32.6%
Ranked 13th. 20 times more than Canada
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14 57.2%
Ranked 36th. 4 times more than Iraq
13.4%
Ranked 173th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24 58.9%
Ranked 19th. 6 times more than Iraq
9.3%
Ranked 169th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14 67.5%
Ranked 114th. 19% more than Iraq
56.8%
Ranked 157th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49 86.82%
Ranked 52nd. 61% more than Iraq
53.91%
Ranked 163th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14 64.2%
Ranked 10th.
66.1%
Ranked 8th. 3% more than Canada
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14 10.6%
Ranked 55th. 43% more than Iraq
7.4%
Ranked 74th.
Economic activity > Men aged 35-39 94.31%
Ranked 160th.
96.2%
Ranked 142nd. 2% more than Canada
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19 49.04%
Ranked 49th. 3 times more than Iraq
15.57%
Ranked 158th.
Economic activity > Men aged 20-24 80.78%
Ranked 114th. 1% more than Iraq
80.03%
Ranked 123th.
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44 85.51%
Ranked 42nd. 4 times more than Iraq
23.76%
Ranked 162nd.
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19 50.37%
Ranked 68th. 2 times more than Iraq
24.98%
Ranked 141st.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39 89.55%
Ranked 53th. 49% more than Iraq
59.9%
Ranked 166th.
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64 23.16%
Ranked 93th. 3 times more than Iraq
7.56%
Ranked 159th.
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39 84.66%
Ranked 44th. 4 times more than Iraq
22.11%
Ranked 165th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24 79.01%
Ranked 44th. 52% more than Iraq
52.07%
Ranked 166th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29 88.37%
Ranked 38th. 37% more than Iraq
64.5%
Ranked 166th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64 34.68%
Ranked 117th.
34.72%
Ranked 116th. About the same as Canada
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million 0.0
Ranked 36th.
0.0
Ranked 28th.

Employment in industry > % of total employment 21.6%
Ranked 48th. 21% more than Iraq
17.8%
Ranked 75th.
Personal remittances, received > % of GDP 0.0662%
Ranked 134th.
0.129%
Ranked 122nd. 95% more than Canada

Employees > Services > Female > % of female employment 88%
Ranked 12th. 47% more than Iraq
60%
Ranked 69th.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million 0.0
Ranked 36th.
0.0
Ranked 29th.

Labor force > Female > % of total labor force 46.9%
Ranked 40th. 3 times more than Iraq
16.07%
Ranked 173th.

Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment 49.8%
Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Iraq
21.3%
Ranked 104th.
GNI > Current US$, % of GDP 100%
Ranked 49th.
101.35%
Ranked 33th. 1% more than Canada

Economic activity > Men aged 40-44 94.03%
Ranked 156th.
94.22%
Ranked 152nd. About the same as Canada
Economic activity > Men aged 45-49 92.91%
Ranked 151st. 5% more than Iraq
88.9%
Ranked 165th.
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59 74.04%
Ranked 143th.
74.13%
Ranked 142nd. About the same as Canada
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64 46.65%
Ranked 126th.
62.97%
Ranked 99th. 35% more than Canada
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29 83.9%
Ranked 31st. 3 times more than Iraq
31.91%
Ranked 164th.
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment 1.3%
Ranked 76th.
50.7%
Ranked 5th. 39 times more than Canada

Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment 3.3%
Ranked 80th.
17.1%
Ranked 36th. 5 times more than Canada

Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > % 54.3%
Ranked 32nd. 3 times more than Iraq
19.5%
Ranked 157th.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > % 61.5%
Ranked 68th. 72% more than Iraq
35.8%
Ranked 172nd.

Unemployment, male > % of male labor force 7.7%
Ranked 42nd.
14.3%
Ranked 11th. 86% more than Canada

Unemployment, total > % of total labor force 7.2%
Ranked 47th.
15.3%
Ranked 13th. 2 times more than Canada

Force > Total per 1000 546.1
Ranked 12th. 88% more than Iraq
290.91
Ranked 176th.

Net income from abroad > Constant LCU per million 0.0
Ranked 21st.
0.0
Ranked 25th.

Net income from abroad > Constant LCU 0.0
Ranked 21st.
0.0
Ranked 25th.

Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus 9.41%
Ranked 139th.
37.95%
Ranked 76th. 4 times more than Canada
Employees > Agriculture > Male > % of male employment 3.4%
Ranked 58th.
14%
Ranked 41st. 4 times more than Canada
Employees > Agriculture > Female > % of female employment 1.5%
Ranked 54th.
32.6%
Ranked 15th. 22 times more than Canada
Employment in agriculture > % of total employment 2.5%
Ranked 58th.
17%
Ranked 34th. 7 times more than Canada
Employment in services > % of total employment 75.9%
Ranked 11th. 17% more than Iraq
65.1%
Ranked 36th.
Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+ 67.3%
Ranked 62nd. 63% more than Iraq
41.4%
Ranked 174th.

Net income from abroad > Current US$, % of GDP 0.0
Ranked 34th.
0.0
Ranked 30th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24 58.9%
Ranked 47th. 77% more than Iraq
33.2%
Ranked 144th.

GNI per capita > Current LCU 52,177.22
Ranked 91st.
7.63 million
Ranked 11th. 146 times more than Canada

Unemployment, female > % of female labor force 6.8%
Ranked 53th.
19.6%
Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Canada

Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force 7.5%
Ranked 36th.
29.4%
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Canada

Economic activity > Men aged 25-29 92.76%
Ranked 143th.
95.85%
Ranked 63th. 3% more than Canada
Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 7.2%
Ranked 46th.
26.8%
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Canada

Force > Female > % of total labor force 46.36%
Ranked 43th. 2 times more than Iraq
18.99%
Ranked 177th.

Employees > Industry > Female > % of female employment 10.5%
Ranked 51st. 42% more than Iraq
7.4%
Ranked 82nd.
Economic activity > Women aged 20-24 77.19%
Ranked 28th. 3 times more than Iraq
22.62%
Ranked 165th.
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus 3.55%
Ranked 130th. 2% more than Iraq
3.49%
Ranked 132nd.
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34 82.45%
Ranked 47th. 3 times more than Iraq
26.29%
Ranked 167th.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU 0.0
Ranked 36th.
0.0
Ranked 29th.

Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force 6.8%
Ranked 48th.
15%
Ranked 14th. 2 times more than Canada

Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64 72.78%
Ranked 26th. 4 times more than Iraq
19.51%
Ranked 181st.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44 89.81%
Ranked 45th. 51% more than Iraq
59.67%
Ranked 165th.
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54 71.91%
Ranked 52nd. 5 times more than Iraq
13.77%
Ranked 164th.
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59 49.78%
Ranked 66th. 5 times more than Iraq
10.47%
Ranked 163th.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 6.1%
Ranked 38th.
10.5%
Ranked 29th. 72% more than Canada
Economic activity > Men aged 30-34 93.91%
Ranked 162nd.
96.4%
Ranked 133th. 3% more than Canada
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19 47.65%
Ranked 45th. 8 times more than Iraq
5.66%
Ranked 162nd.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14 87.9%
Ranked 10th. 47% more than Iraq
60%
Ranked 63th.
GNI > Current LCU per capita 52,177.22
Ranked 91st.
7.63 million
Ranked 11th. 146 times more than Canada

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54 80.31%
Ranked 62nd. 69% more than Iraq
47.65%
Ranked 166th.
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54 88.66%
Ranked 135th. 10% more than Iraq
80.85%
Ranked 160th.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > % 53.3%
Ranked 51st. 54% more than Iraq
34.5%
Ranked 126th.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > % 57.4%
Ranked 48th. 5 times more than Iraq
11.4%
Ranked 173th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59 61.86%
Ranked 85th. 46% more than Iraq
42.32%
Ranked 156th.
Economic activity > Women aged 45-49 80.74%
Ranked 45th. 5 times more than Iraq
17.74%
Ranked 159th.
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64 77.7%
Ranked 31st. 56% more than Iraq
49.67%
Ranked 180th.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > % 65.7%
Ranked 112th. 9% more than Iraq
60.2%
Ranked 139th.

Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64 82.56%
Ranked 90th. 4% more than Iraq
79.03%
Ranked 126th.

Employees, industry, female > % of female employment 10.2%
Ranked 67th. 3 times more than Iraq
3.7%
Ranked 96th.

Employees, industry, male > % of male employment 31.7%
Ranked 46th. 47% more than Iraq
21.6%
Ranked 87th.

Employees, services, female > % of female employment 88.7%
Ranked 17th. 95% more than Iraq
45.6%
Ranked 88th.

Employees, services, male > % of male employment 65.4%
Ranked 13th. 7% more than Iraq
61.3%
Ranked 26th.

SOURCES: International Labour Organisation, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; World Development Indicators database; World Bank national accounts data; World Bank national accounts data. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011; All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.; International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; Wikipedia: List of minimum wages by country (Countries); International Labour Organisation, using World Bank population estimates.; United Nations Statistics Division Original html; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division Original html; Economic activity rate and economically active population, by sex, thirteen age groups, 1950-2010 (ILO estimates and projections) are data from the International Labour Union (ILO). Source details: ILO, Economically Active Population, 1950-2010, fourth edition, diskette database (Geneva, 1997). The latest set of estimates and projections covering the period 1950-2010 (4th edition) was released by ILO in December 1996. These data are updated every five-ten years by ILO and a new set of these data is in preparation; World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; World Bank staff estimates; World Bank national accounts data. GDP figures sourced from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; World Development Indicators database. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.

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