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Labor Stats: compare key data on Guyana & United States

Definitions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
  • Labor force: The total labor force figure
  • Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
  • Labor force > 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."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in industry.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • 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 > 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.
  • Employment rate > Young women: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
  • Employment rate > Young men: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • 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, men aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Unemployment > Youth unemployment, male: Percentage of male population aged 15-24 that is unemployed. 
  • 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
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration.
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
  • 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.
  • Economic activity > Men aged 20-24: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Men aged 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 > 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 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Women aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Women > Aged 15 to 24: Ratio of youth unemployment rate to adult unemployment rate.
  • 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
  • Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment: Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector is the share of female workers in the nonagricultural sector (industry and services), expressed as a percentage of total employment in the nonagricultural sector. Industry includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas, and water, corresponding to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3). Services include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services-corresponding to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3)."
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • 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.
  • Labor force > Female > % of total labor force: Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organisation's definition of the economically active population.
  • Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
  • Economic activity > Both sexes aged 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
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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 > 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
  • Economic activity > 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 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.
  • Unemployment > Youth unemployment, female: Percentage of female population aged 15-24 that is unemployed.
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • 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 > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Men > Aged 15 to 24: Ratio of youth unemployment rate to adult unemployment rate.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
  • Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
  • Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
  • 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 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
  • 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 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.
  • 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 > 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 > 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.
  • 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
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • 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.
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration.
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
STAT Guyana United States HISTORY
Employment rate > Adults 57.8
Ranked 81st.
59.2
Ranked 74th. 2% more than Guyana

Employment rate > Women 41.5
Ranked 114th.
52.9
Ranked 50th. 27% more than Guyana

GNI > Current US$ $2.85 billion
Ranked 149th.
$16.51 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 5796 times more than Guyana

GNI > Current US$ per capita $3,582.44
Ranked 103th.
$52,608.35
Ranked 8th. 15 times more than Guyana

Hours worked > Standard workweek 40 hours
Ranked 83th. The same as United States
40 hours
Ranked 108th.
Labor force 333,900
Ranked 144th.
154.9 million
Ranked 4th. 464 times more than Guyana

Labor force > By occupation agriculture NA%, industry NA%, services NA% farming, forestry, and fishing 0.7%, manufacturing, extraction, transportation, and crafts 22.9%, managerial, professional, and technical 34.9%, sales and office 25%, other services 16.5%; <i>note:</i> figures exclude the unemployed
Labor force > Total 341,815.81
Ranked 149th.
158.37 million
Ranked 4th. 463 times more than Guyana

Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes 42%
Ranked 68th.
58.4%
Ranked 34th. 39% more than Guyana

Labor force per 1000 433.41
Ranked 83th.
500.77
Ranked 33th. 16% more than Guyana

Labor force, total 308,766.49
Ranked 159th.
158.69 million
Ranked 4th. 514 times more than Guyana

Labor force, total per 1000 388.21
Ranked 144th.
505.51
Ranked 51st. 30% more than Guyana

Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage $1.55
Ranked 79th.
$7.25
Ranked 13th. 5 times more than Guyana
Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage G$ 35,000 per month, G$202 per hour; . The federal minimum wage in the United States is US$ 7.25 per hour. States may also set a minimum, in which case the higher of the two is controlling; some territories are exempt and have lower rates.
Unemployment rate 11%
Ranked 14th. 13% more than United States
9.7%
Ranked 31st.

Employment rate > Men 73.4
Ranked 63th. 11% more than United States
66
Ranked 107th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men 50.2%
Ranked 65th.
63.9%
Ranked 38th. 27% more than Guyana

Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men 50.2%
Ranked 65th.
63.9%
Ranked 38th. 27% more than Guyana

Force > Total > Per capita 0.439 per capita
Ranked 99th.
0.524 per capita
Ranked 22nd. 19% more than Guyana

Force > Total 329,610.7
Ranked 154th.
155.46 million
Ranked 3rd. 472 times more than Guyana

Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14 23.7%
Ranked 70th.
30.2%
Ranked 44th. 27% more than Guyana

Employment > Percent of population are employees > Women 52.9%
Ranked 43th.
94.1%
Ranked 5th. 78% more than Guyana

Unemployment > Youth unemployment, both sexes 46.05%
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than United States
17.3%
Ranked 42nd.

GNI > Current LCU 582.41 billion
Ranked 93th.
16.51 trillion
Ranked 27th. 28 times more than Guyana

Female economic activity 40.7%
Ranked 119th.
58.8%
Ranked 57th. 44% more than Guyana
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women 34.8%
Ranked 64th.
53.2%
Ranked 22nd. 53% more than Guyana

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women 34.8%
Ranked 64th.
53.2%
Ranked 22nd. 53% more than Guyana

Labor force > Per capita 434.15 per 1,000 people
Ranked 95th.
508.4 per 1,000 people
Ranked 42nd. 17% more than Guyana

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34 77.56%
Ranked 117th.
86.54%
Ranked 69th. 12% more than Guyana
Employment rate > Young adults 37
Ranked 102nd.
50.7
Ranked 45th. 37% more than Guyana

Net income from abroad > Current US$ $-1,208,414.87
Ranked 41st.
$269.90 billion
Ranked 1st.

Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ per capita 72.29$
Ranked 38th.
138.98$
Ranked 28th. 92% more than Guyana

Rigidity of employment index > 0=less rigid to 100=more rigid 19
Ranked 108th.
0.0
Ranked 170th.

Employment > Percent of population are employees > Men 52.2%
Ranked 44th.
91.2%
Ranked 2nd. 75% more than Guyana

Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Men > Aged above 14 33.5%
Ranked 15th. 15 times more than United States
2.2%
Ranked 65th.

Female economic activity growth 13%
Ranked 29th. 2 times more than United States
6%
Ranked 56th.
Employment rate > Young women 18.8
Ranked 141st.
49.7
Ranked 34th. 3 times more than Guyana

Employment rate > Young men 55.1
Ranked 53th. 7% more than United States
51.7
Ranked 69th.

Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per capita 73,214.43$ per 1,000 people
Ranked 37th.
138,564.64$ per 1,000 people
Ranked 29th. 89% more than Guyana

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus 14.88%
Ranked 110th. 50% more than United States
9.92%
Ranked 124th.
GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$ $1,057.30
Ranked 140th.
$46,084.41
Ranked 6th. 44 times more than Guyana

Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14 16.3%
Ranked 21st. 20 times more than United States
0.8%
Ranked 62nd.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14 37.9%
Ranked 134th.
57%
Ranked 37th. 50% more than Guyana

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14 77.7%
Ranked 47th. 12% more than United States
69.5%
Ranked 99th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24 27%
Ranked 115th.
54%
Ranked 29th. Twice as much as Guyana

Unemployment > Youth unemployment, male 43.59%
Ranked 8th. 2 times more than United States
18.7%
Ranked 32nd.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49 67.72%
Ranked 140th.
86.12%
Ranked 58th. 27% more than Guyana
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ 55 million$
Ranked 80th.
41.07 billion$
Ranked 1st. 747 times more than Guyana

Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per $ GDP 69.89$ per $1,000 of GDP
Ranked 5th. 21 times more than United States
3.31$ per $1,000 of GDP
Ranked 81st.

Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14 20.4%
Ranked 24th. 2 times more than United States
9.6%
Ranked 59th.

Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14 41.8%
Ranked 65th.
67.6%
Ranked 4th. 62% more than Guyana

Economic activity > Men aged 20-24 90.5%
Ranked 15th. 15% more than United States
78.54%
Ranked 139th.
Economic activity > Men aged 35-39 97.68%
Ranked 73th. 5% more than United States
93.35%
Ranked 163th.
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19 56.31%
Ranked 49th. 40% more than United States
40.19%
Ranked 98th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19 39.36%
Ranked 78th. 1% more than United States
38.86%
Ranked 81st.
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44 46.47%
Ranked 133th.
82.15%
Ranked 52nd. 77% more than Guyana
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Women > Aged 15 to 24 2.2 ratio
Ranked 48th.
2.4 ratio
Ranked 42nd. 9% more than Guyana

Net income from abroad > Current US$, % of GDP -0.0424%
Ranked 36th.
1.72%
Ranked 20th.

Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment 38.5%
Ranked 71st.
47.4%
Ranked 31st. 23% more than Guyana

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24 59.2%
Ranked 45th. 6% more than United States
55.8%
Ranked 60th.

Unemployment, youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24 31.3%
Ranked 19th. 2 times more than United States
14.7%
Ranked 49th.

Unemployment, female > % of female labor force 15.3%
Ranked 13th. 94% more than United States
7.9%
Ranked 44th.

Labor force > Female > % of total labor force 34.6%
Ranked 148th.
46.09%
Ranked 57th. 33% more than Guyana

Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus 27.82%
Ranked 96th. 2 times more than United States
13.49%
Ranked 127th.
Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force 6.2%
Ranked 58th. 11% more than United States
5.6%
Ranked 53th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39 73.97%
Ranked 136th.
87.29%
Ranked 68th. 18% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64 21.27%
Ranked 99th.
33.2%
Ranked 67th. 56% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39 51.42%
Ranked 131st.
81.1%
Ranked 54th. 58% more than Guyana
Unemployment > Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 11.8%
Ranked 23th. 2 times more than United States
5.8%
Ranked 43th.

Unemployment > Youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24 20%
Ranked 25th. 77% more than United States
11.3%
Ranked 41st.

Force > Female > % of total labor force 36.86%
Ranked 140th.
46.23%
Ranked 44th. 25% more than Guyana

Employees > Industry > Female > % of female employment 12.2%
Ranked 50th. 30% more than United States
9.4%
Ranked 59th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29 72.54%
Ranked 137th.
85.46%
Ranked 56th. 18% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64 39.4%
Ranked 108th.
41.42%
Ranked 101st. 5% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24 69.93%
Ranked 107th.
75.54%
Ranked 63th. 8% more than Guyana
GNI > Current US$, % of GDP 99.96%
Ranked 50th.
105.29%
Ranked 12th. 5% more than Guyana

Economic activity > Men aged 40-44 97.19%
Ranked 72nd. 5% more than United States
92.17%
Ranked 163th.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per $ GDP 255.43$ per $1,000 of GDP
Ranked 3rd. 1087 times more than United States
0.235$ per $1,000 of GDP
Ranked 150th.

Economic activity > Men aged 45-49 94.92%
Ranked 114th. 3% more than United States
92.2%
Ranked 156th.
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54 92.87%
Ranked 85th. 5% more than United States
88.58%
Ranked 137th.
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment 7.1%
Ranked 41st. 9 times more than United States
0.8%
Ranked 75th.

Unemployment > Youth unemployment, female 50%
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than United States
15.7%
Ranked 47th.

Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ per capita 264.18$
Ranked 19th. 27 times more than United States
9.89$
Ranked 123th.

Economic activity > Women aged 45-49 41.92%
Ranked 130th.
80.06%
Ranked 48th. 91% more than Guyana
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64 65.38%
Ranked 127th.
75.75%
Ranked 40th. 16% more than Guyana

Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14 60.4%
Ranked 65th.
89.6%
Ranked 5th. 48% more than Guyana

Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment 27.3%
Ranked 26th. 12 times more than United States
2.3%
Ranked 74th.

Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > % 27.1%
Ranked 130th.
42.2%
Ranked 72nd. 56% more than Guyana

Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64 85.63%
Ranked 46th. 5% more than United States
81.46%
Ranked 101st.

Wage and salaried workers, total > % of total employed 52.4%
Ranked 50th.
93.2%
Ranked 3rd. 78% more than Guyana

Employees, industry, female > % of female employment 12.3%
Ranked 50th. 71% more than United States
7.2%
Ranked 71st.

Employees, industry, male > % of male employment 29.5%
Ranked 48th. 18% more than United States
25.1%
Ranked 52nd.

Employees, services, female > % of female employment 77.7%
Ranked 41st.
91.9%
Ranked 4th. 18% more than Guyana

Employees, services, male > % of male employment 39.2%
Ranked 79th.
71.7%
Ranked 6th. 83% more than Guyana

Unemployment, male > % of male labor force 10.4%
Ranked 19th. 27% more than United States
8.2%
Ranked 38th.

Unemployment, total > % of total labor force 11.9%
Ranked 16th. 47% more than United States
8.1%
Ranked 37th.

Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Men > Aged 15 to 24 5.8
Ranked 3rd. 76% more than United States
3.3
Ranked 25th.

Unemployment, youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24 24%
Ranked 25th. 48% more than United States
16.2%
Ranked 49th.

Force > Total per 1000 433.22
Ranked 99th.
526.07
Ranked 21st. 21% more than Guyana

Employees > Services > Female > % of female employment 77.4%
Ranked 39th.
89.9%
Ranked 5th. 16% more than Guyana

Employees > Agriculture > Male > % of male employment 27.2%
Ranked 24th. 14 times more than United States
2%
Ranked 66th.

Employees > Agriculture > Female > % of female employment 7.2%
Ranked 39th. 10 times more than United States
0.7%
Ranked 62nd.

Employment in agriculture > % of total employment 21.4%
Ranked 25th. 15 times more than United States
1.4%
Ranked 68th.

Employment in services > % of total employment 50.4%
Ranked 71st.
78%
Ranked 5th. 55% more than Guyana

Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+ 64.1%
Ranked 89th.
65.4%
Ranked 76th. 2% more than Guyana

Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24 31.3%
Ranked 14th. 3 times more than United States
9.4%
Ranked 57th.

Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24 24%
Ranked 18th. 2 times more than United States
10.5%
Ranked 51st.

Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24 20.6%
Ranked 20th. 78% more than United States
11.6%
Ranked 47th.

GNI per capita > Current LCU 732,251.32
Ranked 30th. 14 times more than United States
52,608.35
Ranked 90th.

Unemployment > Youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24 17.5%
Ranked 25th. 41% more than United States
12.4%
Ranked 38th.

Economic activity > Men aged 25-29 92.84%
Ranked 142nd. 2% more than United States
90.93%
Ranked 159th.
Economic activity > Women aged 20-24 49.56%
Ranked 127th.
72.42%
Ranked 52nd. 46% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus 4.73%
Ranked 116th.
7.41%
Ranked 95th. 57% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34 57.65%
Ranked 117th.
79.8%
Ranked 57th. 38% more than Guyana
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million $-1,519,313.52
Ranked 43th.
$859.79 million
Ranked 9th.

Employment in industry > % of total employment 24.5%
Ranked 36th. 19% more than United States
20.6%
Ranked 55th.

Personal remittances, received > % of GDP 16.46%
Ranked 10th. 425 times more than United States
0.0387%
Ranked 136th.

Net income from abroad > Current LCU -247,000,000
Ranked 52nd.
269.9 billion
Ranked 6th.

Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 9.1%
Ranked 41st. 65% more than United States
5.5%
Ranked 55th.

Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force 14.3%
Ranked 27th. 3 times more than United States
5.4%
Ranked 58th.

Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64 46.63%
Ranked 146th.
70.07%
Ranked 34th. 50% more than Guyana

Unemployment > Youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24 24.4%
Ranked 19th. 2 times more than United States
10.1%
Ranked 42nd.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44 70.69%
Ranked 142nd.
87.2%
Ranked 67th. 23% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54 37.25%
Ranked 129th.
72.09%
Ranked 50th. 94% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59 32.08%
Ranked 106th.
58.96%
Ranked 44th. 84% more than Guyana
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per capita 267.56$ per capita
Ranked 20th. 27 times more than United States
9.87$ per capita
Ranked 124th.

Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million -310,547,682.899
Ranked 65th.
859.79 million
Ranked 19th.

Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ 201 million$
Ranked 94th.
2.92 billion$
Ranked 26th. 15 times more than Guyana

Economic activity > Men aged 30-34 97.46%
Ranked 66th. 5% more than United States
93.16%
Ranked 164th.
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19 22.1%
Ranked 126th.
37.46%
Ranked 59th. 70% more than Guyana
GNI > Current LCU per capita 732,251.32
Ranked 30th. 14 times more than United States
52,608.35
Ranked 90th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54 63.72%
Ranked 127th.
80.24%
Ranked 63th. 26% more than Guyana
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59 84.18%
Ranked 96th. 10% more than United States
76.57%
Ranked 137th.
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64 60.34%
Ranked 107th. 20% more than United States
50.34%
Ranked 121st.
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29 52.45%
Ranked 127th.
79.87%
Ranked 49th. 52% more than Guyana
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > % 37.2%
Ranked 113th.
42.6%
Ranked 98th. 15% more than Guyana

Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > % 31.2%
Ranked 151st.
52.3%
Ranked 64th. 68% more than Guyana

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59 56.44%
Ranked 108th.
67.56%
Ranked 65th. 20% more than Guyana
Self-employed, female > % of females employed 47.1%
Ranked 6th. 9 times more than United States
5.5%
Ranked 77th.

Self-employed, male > % of males employed 47.8%
Ranked 5th. 6 times more than United States
8%
Ranked 81st.

Self-employed, total > % of total employed 47.6%
Ranked 4th. 7 times more than United States
6.8%
Ranked 85th.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > % 65.2%
Ranked 114th. 3% more than United States
63.6%
Ranked 122nd.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > % 48%
Ranked 143th.
57.8%
Ranked 95th. 20% more than Guyana

Wage and salaried workers, female > % of females employed 52.9%
Ranked 47th.
94.5%
Ranked 8th. 79% more than Guyana

Wage and salary workers, male > % of males employed 52.2%
Ranked 48th.
99.1%
Ranked 2nd. 90% more than Guyana

Unemployment, youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24 20.6%
Ranked 26th. 17% more than United States
17.6%
Ranked 38th.

SOURCES: International Labour Organisation, Key Indicators of the Labour Market 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.; Wikipedia: List of minimum wages by country (Countries) ("Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2013" . State.gov . Retrieved 2014-03-04 .); CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011; All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008; International Labour Organisation, using World Bank population estimates.; 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); United Nations Statistics Division Original html; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; World Development Indicators database; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; calculated on the basis of data on the economically active population and total population from ILO (International Labour Organization). 2002. Estimates and Projections of the Economically Active Population, 1950-2010, 4th ed., rev. 2. Database. Geneva; 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 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.; 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; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; World Bank national accounts data. GDP figures sourced from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; United Nations Statistics Division. Source tables; World Bank staff estimates

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