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Labor Stats: compare key data on Iraq & Japan

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.
  • 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 > Industry: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
  • Labor force > By occupation > Services: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
  • Labor force 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, 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 > Women aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Men aged 20-24: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Men aged 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • 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 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
  • Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Minimum age: years
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Net income from abroad > Constant LCU: Net income from abroad (constant LCU). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in constant local currency.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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
  • Net income from abroad > Constant LCU per million: Net income from abroad (constant LCU). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in constant local currency. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • GNI 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.
  • Economic activity > Men aged 25-29: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Force > 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 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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).
STAT Iraq Japan HISTORY
Employment rate > Adults 37.1
Ranked 165th.
54.2
Ranked 112th. 46% more than Iraq

GNI > Current US$ $213.12 billion
Ranked 42nd.
$6.15 trillion
Ranked 4th. 29 times more than Iraq

GNI > Current US$ per capita $6,541.67
Ranked 73th.
$48,213.08
Ranked 11th. 7 times more than Iraq

Labor force 8.5 million
Ranked 3rd.
65.7 million
Ranked 9th. 8 times more than Iraq

Labor force > By occupation agriculture NA, industry NA, services NA agriculture 4.6%, industry 27.8%, services 67.7%
Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture 21.6%
Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Japan
3.9%
Ranked 17th.

Labor force > By occupation > Industry 18.7%
Ranked 16th.
26.2%
Ranked 7th. 40% more than Iraq

Labor force > By occupation > Services 59.8%
Ranked 13th.
69.8%
Ranked 5th. 17% more than Iraq

Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes 36.6%
Ranked 95th.
56.6%
Ranked 39th. 55% more than Iraq

Labor force per 1000 281.8
Ranked 11th.
515.49
Ranked 28th. 83% more than Iraq

Labor force, total 8.18 million
Ranked 57th.
65.28 million
Ranked 9th. 8 times more than Iraq

Labor force, total per 1000 251.05
Ranked 181st.
511.76
Ranked 42nd. 2 times more than Iraq

Rigidity of employment index 59
Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Japan
29
Ranked 110th.

Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage 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. Ranges from 664 Japanese yen ($8.17) to 869 yen ($10.65) per hour; set on a prefectural and industry basis.
Unemployment rate 15.3%
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Japan
5.1%
Ranked 74th.

Firing cost > Weeks of wages 4 weeks of wages
Ranked 160th.
8.6 weeks of wages
Ranked 153th. 2 times more than Iraq

Employment rate > Women 12.5
Ranked 164th.
43.2
Ranked 100th. 3 times more than Iraq

Labor force > Total 7.46 million
Ranked 56th.
66.88 million
Ranked 9th. 9 times more than Iraq

Employment rate > Men 61.9
Ranked 124th.
66.4
Ranked 100th. 7% more than Iraq

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men 62%
Ranked 63th.
67.7%
Ranked 26th. 9% more than Iraq

Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men 62%
Ranked 63th.
67.7%
Ranked 26th. 9% more than Iraq

Force > Total > Per capita 0.275 per capita
Ranked 181st.
0.521 per capita
Ranked 24th. 89% more than Iraq

Force > Total 6.72 million
Ranked 53th.
66.59 million
Ranked 7th. 10 times more than Iraq

Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14 19.8%
Ranked 74th.
35.3%
Ranked 20th. 78% more than Iraq

GNI > Current LCU 248.49 trillion
Ranked 7th.
490.72 trillion
Ranked 6th. 97% more than Iraq

Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women 11.7%
Ranked 96th.
46.3%
Ranked 42nd. 4 times more than Iraq

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women 11.7%
Ranked 96th.
46.3%
Ranked 42nd. 4 times more than Iraq

Labor force > Per capita 291.63 per 1,000 people
Ranked 25th.
523.33 per 1,000 people
Ranked 34th. 79% more than Iraq

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34 61.97%
Ranked 164th.
79.51%
Ranked 106th. 28% more than Iraq
Employment rate > Young adults 23.2
Ranked 152nd.
40.4
Ranked 83th. 74% more than Iraq

Net income from abroad > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 28th.
$190.41 billion
Ranked 2nd.

Rigidity of employment index > 0=less rigid to 100=more rigid 24
Ranked 86th. 50% more than Japan
16
Ranked 121st.

Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Men > Aged above 14 14%
Ranked 32nd. 3 times more than Japan
4.4%
Ranked 55th.

Employment rate > Young men 39
Ranked 118th.
39.7
Ranked 113th. 2% more than Iraq

Employment rate > Young women 6.7
Ranked 164th.
41.2
Ranked 57th. 6 times more than Iraq

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus 19.51%
Ranked 89th.
22.43%
Ranked 82nd. 15% more than Iraq
GDP per person employed > Constant 1990 PPP $ $4,851.00
Ranked 94th.
$45,587.00
Ranked 19th. 9 times more than Iraq

GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$ $1,198.92
Ranked 136th.
$38,075.13
Ranked 12th. 32 times more than Iraq

Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14 32.6%
Ranked 13th. 7 times more than Japan
4.5%
Ranked 34th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24 9.3%
Ranked 169th.
41.4%
Ranked 57th. 4 times more than Iraq

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14 13.4%
Ranked 173th.
46.2%
Ranked 99th. 3 times more than Iraq

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14 56.8%
Ranked 157th.
69.9%
Ranked 98th. 23% more than Iraq

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49 53.91%
Ranked 163th.
87.17%
Ranked 51st. 62% more than Iraq
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14 66.1%
Ranked 8th. 12% more than Japan
59.1%
Ranked 23th.

Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14 7.4%
Ranked 74th.
17.6%
Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Iraq

Economic activity > Women aged 40-44 23.76%
Ranked 162nd.
75.83%
Ranked 69th. 3 times more than Iraq
Economic activity > Men aged 20-24 80.03%
Ranked 123th. 11% more than Japan
71.96%
Ranked 163th.
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19 24.98%
Ranked 141st. 49% more than Japan
16.8%
Ranked 158th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19 15.57%
Ranked 158th.
15.81%
Ranked 157th. 2% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Men aged 35-39 96.2%
Ranked 142nd.
97.84%
Ranked 57th. 2% more than Iraq
Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Minimum age 15
Ranked 49th. The same as Japan
15
Ranked 52nd.
Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force 29.4%
Ranked 1st. 6 times more than Japan
4.9%
Ranked 60th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39 59.9%
Ranked 166th.
83.93%
Ranked 89th. 40% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64 7.56%
Ranked 159th.
38.04%
Ranked 60th. 5 times more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39 22.11%
Ranked 165th.
69.73%
Ranked 88th. 3 times more than Iraq
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24 52.07%
Ranked 166th.
71.93%
Ranked 94th. 38% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29 64.5%
Ranked 166th.
83.09%
Ranked 77th. 29% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64 34.72%
Ranked 116th.
54.5%
Ranked 66th. 57% more than Iraq
Employment in industry > % of total employment 17.8%
Ranked 75th.
27.9%
Ranked 22nd. 57% more than Iraq

Personal remittances, received > % of GDP 0.129%
Ranked 122nd. 3 times more than Japan
0.0426%
Ranked 135th.

Unemployment > Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 10.5%
Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Japan
4%
Ranked 57th.

Labor force > Female > % of total labor force 16.07%
Ranked 173th.
41.5%
Ranked 111th. 3 times more than Iraq

Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment 21.3%
Ranked 104th.
41.6%
Ranked 60th. 95% more than Iraq

GNI > Current US$, % of GDP 101.35%
Ranked 33th.
103.2%
Ranked 21st. 2% more than Iraq

Economic activity > Men aged 40-44 94.22%
Ranked 152nd.
97.75%
Ranked 31st. 4% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Men aged 45-49 88.9%
Ranked 165th.
97.6%
Ranked 24th. 10% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59 74.13%
Ranked 142nd.
93.64%
Ranked 28th. 26% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64 62.97%
Ranked 99th.
72.12%
Ranked 77th. 15% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29 31.91%
Ranked 164th.
70.32%
Ranked 78th. 2 times more than Iraq
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment 50.7%
Ranked 5th. 14 times more than Japan
3.7%
Ranked 52nd.

Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment 17.1%
Ranked 36th. 5 times more than Japan
3.8%
Ranked 69th.

Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > % 19.5%
Ranked 157th.
39%
Ranked 88th. Twice as much as Iraq

Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > % 35.8%
Ranked 172nd.
56.3%
Ranked 103th. 57% more than Iraq

Employees, services, female > % of female employment 45.6%
Ranked 88th.
80.4%
Ranked 35th. 76% more than Iraq

Employees, services, male > % of male employment 61.3%
Ranked 26th.
61.9%
Ranked 20th. 1% more than Iraq

Unemployment, male > % of male labor force 14.3%
Ranked 11th. 3 times more than Japan
4.6%
Ranked 63th.

Unemployment, total > % of total labor force 15.3%
Ranked 13th. 4 times more than Japan
4.3%
Ranked 69th.

Force > Total per 1000 290.91
Ranked 176th.
521.18
Ranked 23th. 79% more than Iraq

Employees > Services > Female > % of female employment 60%
Ranked 69th.
77.1%
Ranked 42nd. 29% more than Iraq

Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention > Ratifications > Date November 27, 1962 October 20, 1953
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24 33.2%
Ranked 144th.
40.8%
Ranked 122nd. 23% more than Iraq

Net income from abroad > Constant LCU 0.0
Ranked 25th.
16.59 trillion
Ranked 1st.

Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus 37.95%
Ranked 76th. 14% more than Japan
33.4%
Ranked 81st.
Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 26.8%
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Japan
4.7%
Ranked 62nd.

Employees > Agriculture > Male > % of male employment 14%
Ranked 41st. 3 times more than Japan
4.2%
Ranked 55th.

Employees > Agriculture > Female > % of female employment 32.6%
Ranked 15th. 8 times more than Japan
4.3%
Ranked 36th.

Employment in agriculture > % of total employment 17%
Ranked 34th. 4 times more than Japan
4.2%
Ranked 48th.

Employment in services > % of total employment 65.1%
Ranked 36th.
66.7%
Ranked 30th. 2% more than Iraq

Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+ 41.4%
Ranked 174th.
60.5%
Ranked 119th. 46% more than Iraq

Net income from abroad > Current US$, % of GDP 0.0
Ranked 30th.
3.2%
Ranked 12th.

Net income from abroad > Constant LCU per million 0.0
Ranked 25th.
130.08 billion
Ranked 1st.

GNI per capita > Current LCU 7.63 million
Ranked 11th. 98% more than Japan
3.85 million
Ranked 18th.

Unemployment, female > % of female labor force 19.6%
Ranked 12th. 5 times more than Japan
4%
Ranked 74th.

Economic activity > Men aged 25-29 95.85%
Ranked 63th. 1% more than Japan
95.3%
Ranked 88th.
Force > Female > % of total labor force 18.99%
Ranked 177th.
41.08%
Ranked 99th. 2 times more than Iraq

Employees > Industry > Female > % of female employment 7.4%
Ranked 82nd.
17.4%
Ranked 22nd. 2 times more than Iraq

Economic activity > Women aged 20-24 22.62%
Ranked 165th.
71.9%
Ranked 54th. 3 times more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus 3.49%
Ranked 132nd.
14.41%
Ranked 69th. 4 times more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34 26.29%
Ranked 167th.
60.71%
Ranked 106th. 2 times more than Iraq
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million 0.0
Ranked 28th.
$1.49 billion
Ranked 6th.

Net income from abroad > Current LCU 0.0
Ranked 29th.
15.19 trillion
Ranked 1st.

Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force 15%
Ranked 14th. 3 times more than Japan
4.4%
Ranked 63th.

Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64 19.51%
Ranked 181st.
60.45%
Ranked 77th. 3 times more than Iraq

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44 59.67%
Ranked 165th.
86.87%
Ranked 72nd. 46% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54 13.77%
Ranked 164th.
72.06%
Ranked 51st. 5 times more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59 10.47%
Ranked 163th.
55.17%
Ranked 55th. 5 times more than Iraq
Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million 0.0
Ranked 29th.
119.1 billion
Ranked 3rd.

Economic activity > Men aged 30-34 96.4%
Ranked 133th.
97.76%
Ranked 43th. 1% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19 5.66%
Ranked 162nd.
14.77%
Ranked 148th. 3 times more than Iraq
Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Date February 13, 1985 June 5, 2000
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14 60%
Ranked 63th.
76.8%
Ranked 38th. 28% more than Iraq

GNI > Current LCU per capita 7.63 million
Ranked 11th. 98% more than Japan
3.85 million
Ranked 18th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54 47.65%
Ranked 166th.
84.41%
Ranked 36th. 77% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54 80.85%
Ranked 160th.
96.82%
Ranked 10th. 20% more than Iraq
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > % 34.5%
Ranked 126th.
38.4%
Ranked 109th. 11% more than Iraq

Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > % 11.4%
Ranked 173th.
46.1%
Ranked 99th. 4 times more than Iraq

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59 42.32%
Ranked 156th.
74.08%
Ranked 47th. 75% more than Iraq
Economic activity > Women aged 45-49 17.74%
Ranked 159th.
76.68%
Ranked 55th. 4 times more than Iraq
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64 49.67%
Ranked 180th.
72.72%
Ranked 62nd. 46% more than Iraq

Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > % 60.2%
Ranked 139th.
67.2%
Ranked 101st. 12% more than Iraq

Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64 79.03%
Ranked 126th.
84.83%
Ranked 55th. 7% more than Iraq

Employees, industry, female > % of female employment 3.7%
Ranked 96th.
14.7%
Ranked 27th. 4 times more than Iraq

Employees, industry, male > % of male employment 21.6%
Ranked 87th.
33.1%
Ranked 26th. 53% more than Iraq

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