Labor Stats: compare key data on Kenya & Namibia

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Agricultural workers > Male: Proportion of employed males engaged in the agricultural sector. Employment by economic activity (%) (most recent year available between 1995 and 2001). Note: As a result of a number of limitations in the data, comparisons of labour statistics over time and across countries should be made with caution. For detailed notes on the data see ILO (2002. Estimates and Projections of the Economically Active Population, 1950-2010, 4th ed., rev. 2. Database. Geneva; 2002. Key Indicators of the Labour Market 2001-2002. February 2002; and 2002. Laboursta Database. February 2002). The percentage shares of employment by economic activity may not sum to 100 because of rounding or the omission of activities not classified.
Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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 > 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 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.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes: Percentage of unemployed people out of total population able to work. Workers not able to work due to labor disputes, sickness and childcare do not count towards the percentage.
Firing cost > Weeks of wages: Firing cost is the cost of advance notice requirements, severance payments, and penalties due when terminating a redundant worker, expressed in weekly wages. One month is recorded as 4 1/3 weeks.
Salaries and benefits > Workers earning less than $1 per day: Percentage of workers earning less than the equivalent of one USD per day.
GNI per capita > Constant LCU: GNI per capita (constant LCU). GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency.
Expense > Current LCU per capita: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Employment rate > Women: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Labor force > Total: Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organisation definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector."
Industrial workers > Male: Proportion of employed males engaged in the industrial sector. Employment by economic activity (%) (most recent year available between 1995 and 2001). Note: As a result of a number of limitations in the data, comparisons of labour statistics over time and across countries should be made with caution. For detailed notes on the data see ILO (2002. Estimates and Projections of the Economically Active Population, 1950-2010, 4th ed., rev. 2. Database. Geneva; 2002. Key Indicators of the Labour Market 2001-2002. February 2002; and 2002. Laboursta Database. February 2002). The percentage shares of employment by economic activity may not sum to 100 because of rounding or the omission of activities not classified.
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.
Compensation of employees > Current LCU: Compensation of employees consists of all payments in cash, as well as in kind (such as food and housing), to employees in return for services rendered, and government contributions to social insurance schemes such as social security and pensions that provide benefits to employees.
Force > Total: Total labor force comprises people who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Force > Total > Per capita: Total labor force comprises people who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Agricultural workers > Female: Proportion of employed females engaged in the agricultural sector. Employment by economic activity (%) (most recent year available between 1995 and 2001). Note: As a result of a number of limitations in the data, comparisons of labour statistics over time and across countries should be made with caution. For detailed notes on the data see ILO (2002. Estimates and Projections of the Economically Active Population, 1950-2010, 4th ed., rev. 2. Database. Geneva; 2002. Key Indicators of the Labour Market 2001-2002. February 2002; and 2002. Laboursta Database. February 2002). The percentage shares of employment by economic activity may not sum to 100 because of rounding or the omission of activities not classified.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in industry.
Economically active children > Work only > Female: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
% of female economically active children, ages 7-14
GNI > Current LCU: GNI (current LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current local currency.
Female economic activity: Female economic activity rate (aged 15 and above) in 2000.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women: Percentage of unemployed women out of total female population able to work. Women not able to work due to labor disputes, sickness and childcare do not count towards the percentage.
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Women: Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment, women, 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
Industrial workers > Female: Proportion of employed females engaged in the industrial sector. Employment by economic activity (%) (most recent year available between 1995 and 2001). Note: As a result of a number of limitations in the data, comparisons of labour statistics over time and across countries should be made with caution. For detailed notes on the data see ILO (2002. Estimates and Projections of the Economically Active Population, 1950-2010, 4th ed., rev. 2. Database. Geneva; 2002. Key Indicators of the Labour Market 2001-2002. February 2002; and 2002. Laboursta Database. February 2002). The percentage shares of employment by economic activity may not sum to 100 because of rounding or the omission of activities not classified.
Child labor rate > Manufacturing: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2) or category D (ISIC revision 3). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Employment rate > Young adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Net income from abroad > Current US$: Net income from abroad (current US$). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Child labor rate > Boys: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Child labor rate > Agriculture: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey."
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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.
Service workers > Male: Proportion of employed males engaged in the service sector. Employment by economic activity (%) (most recent year available between 1995 and 2001). Note: As a result of a number of limitations in the data, comparisons of labour statistics over time and across countries should be made with caution. For detailed notes on the data see ILO (2002. Estimates and Projections of the Economically Active Population, 1950-2010, 4th ed., rev. 2. Database. Geneva; 2002. Key Indicators of the Labour Market 2001-2002. February 2002; and 2002. Laboursta Database. February 2002). The percentage shares of employment by economic activity may not sum to 100 because of rounding or the omission of activities not classified.
Female economic activity growth: The % change in the female economic activity rate (aged 15 and above) from 1990 to 2000.
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Men: Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment, men, percentage.
Employment rate > Young 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.
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 > Constant LCU per capita: GNI (constant LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$: GNI per capita (constant 2000 US$). GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant 2005 U.S. dollars.
GNI > Constant LCU: GNI (constant LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency.
Service workers > Female: Proportion of employed females engaged in the service sector. Employment by economic activity (%) (most recent year available between 1995 and 2001). Note: As a result of a number of limitations in the data, comparisons of labour statistics over time and across countries should be made with caution. For detailed notes on the data see ILO (2002. Estimates and Projections of the Economically Active Population, 1950-2010, 4th ed., rev. 2. Database. Geneva; 2002. Key Indicators of the Labour Market 2001-2002. February 2002; and 2002. Laboursta Database. February 2002). The percentage shares of employment by economic activity may not sum to 100 because of rounding or the omission of activities not classified.
Child labor rate > Girls: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in agriculture.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
Economically active children > Total: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
% of children ages 7-14
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 10-14: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
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$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in industry.
Economic activity > Men aged 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 20-24: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Minimum age: years
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.
Child labor rate > Agriculture > Girls: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey."
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economically active children > Male: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
% of male children ages 7-14
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Net income from abroad > Current LCU: Net income from abroad (current LCU). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current local currency.
Unemployment > 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)."
Regulations > % of managers surveyed ranking this as a major business constraint: Labor regulations are the share of senior managers who ranked labor regulations as a major or severe constraint.
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
Economically active children, study and work, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, study and work, female (% of female economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
GNI > Current US$, % of GDP: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
Expense > % of GDP: Expense (% of GDP). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
Economic activity > Men aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > 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 10-14: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
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
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per capita: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1 million $ gross domestic product.
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment: Employees, agriculture, female (% of female employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing.
Economically active children, female > % of female children ages 7-14: Economically active children, female (% of female children ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children, male > % of male children ages 7-14: Economically active children, male (% of male children ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
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 with tertiary education > % of total: Labor force with tertiary education is the proportion of labor force that has a tertiary education, as a percentage of the total labor force.
Child employment in agriculture, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in agriculture, female (% of female economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment: Employees, agriculture, male (% of male employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > %: Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > %: Employment to population ratio, 15+, total (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Vulnerable employment, female > % of female employment: Vulnerable employment, female (% of female employment). Vulnerable employment is unpaid family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.
Vulnerable employment, male > % of male employment: Vulnerable employment, male (% of male employment). Vulnerable employment is unpaid family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.
Wage and salaried workers, female > % of females employed: Wage and salaried workers, female (% of females employed). Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as "paid employment jobs," where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.
Wage and salary workers, male > % of males employed: Wage and salary workers, male (% of males employed). Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as "paid employment jobs," where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.
Contributing family workers, female > % of females employed: Contributing family workers, female (% of females employed). Contributing family workers are those workers who hold u2018self-employment jobsu2019 as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.
Contributing family workers, male > % of males employed: Contributing family workers, male (% of males employed). Contributing family workers are those workers who hold "self-employment jobs" as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.
Contributing family workers, total > % of total employed: Contributing family workers, total (% of total employed). Contributing family workers are those workers who hold "self-employment jobs" as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.
Child employment in services, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in services, female (% of female economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Child employment in services, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in services, male (% of male economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children, work only > % of economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, work only (% of economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children, total > % of children ages 7-14: Economically active children, total (% of children ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Unemployment, 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.
Economically active children > Total > % of children ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children > Study and work > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Economically active children > Work only > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
Labor force with primary education > % of total: Labor force with primary education is the proportion of the labor force that has a primary education, as a percentage of the total labor force."
Labor force with secondary education > % of total: Labor force with secondary education is the proportion of the labor force that has a secondary education, as a percentage of the total labor force."
Labor force with primary education > Male > % of male labor force: Labor force with primary education is the proportion of the labor force that has a primary education, as a percentage of the total labor force."
Labor force with secondary education > Female > % of female labor force: Labor force with secondary education is the proportion of the labor force that has a secondary education, as a percentage of the total labor force."
Labor force with tertiary education > % of total: Labor force with tertiary education is the proportion of labor force that has a tertiary education, as a percentage of the total labor force."
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ per capita: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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
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 > 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
GNI > Current LCU per capita: GNI (current LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Subsidies and other transfers > % of expense: Subsidies and other transfers (% of expense). Subsidies, grants, and other social benefits include all unrequited, nonrepayable transfers on current account to private and public enterprises; grants to foreign governments, international organizations, and other government units; and social security, social assistance benefits, and employer social benefits in cash and in kind.
Child employment in agriculture > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 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
Economically active children > Work only: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
% of economically active children, ages 7-14
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$ > 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.
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.
Economically active children, work only, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, work only, male (% of male economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
Economically active children, work only, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, work only, female (% of female economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
One-person and family businesses > Men > Percentage: Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment, men, percentage.
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
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Economically active children > Female: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
% of female children ages 7-14
Economically active children, study and work, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14: Economically active children, study and work, male (% of male economically active children, ages 7-14). Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Self-employed, female > % of females employed: Self-employed, female (% of females employed). Self employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" (i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced). Self employed workers include three subcategories: employers, own-account workers, and members of producers' cooperatives.
Self-employed, male > % of males employed: Self-employed, male (% of males employed). Self employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" (i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced). Self employed workers include three subcategories: employers, own-account workers, and members of producers' cooperatives.
Self-employed, total > % of total employed: Self-employed, total (% of total employed). Self employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a "self-employment jobs" (i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced). Self employed workers include three subcategories: employers, own-account workers, and members of producers' cooperatives.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > %: Employment to population ratio, 15+, male (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Vulnerable employment, total > % of total employment: Vulnerable employment, total (% of total employment). Vulnerable employment is unpaid family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.
Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
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).
Child employment in manufacturing, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in manufacturing, female (% of female economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2) or category D (ISIC revision 3). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
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 > 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.
Child employment in agriculture > Male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey."
Child employment in manufacturing > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2) or category D (ISIC revision 3). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economically active children > Study and work > Male: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
% of male economically active children, ages 7-14
Force with primary education > % of total: Labor force with primary education is the proportion of the labor force that has a primary education, as a percentage of the total labor force.
Labor force with secondary education > Male > % of male labor force: Labor force with secondary education is the proportion of the labor force that has a secondary education, as a percentage of the total labor force."
Labor force with primary education > Female > % of female labor force: Labor force with primary education is the proportion of the labor force that has a primary education, as a percentage of the total labor force."
Child employment in services > % of economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey."
Economically active children > Work only > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
Economically active children > Study and work > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
Economically active children > Study and work > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
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.
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
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 > 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
Child employment in manufacturing > % of economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2) or category D (ISIC revision 3). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Skills > % of managers surveyed ranking this as a major business constraint: Skills are the share of senior managers who ranked skills of available workers as a major or severe constraint.
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.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
GNI growth > Annual %: GNI growth (annual %). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.
GNI per capita > Current LCU: GNI per capita (current LCU). GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current local currency.
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 > 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.
Force with secondary education > % of total: Labor force with secondary education is the proportion of the labor force that has a secondary education, as a percentage of the total labor force.
Economically active children > Study and work: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
% of economically active children, ages 7-14
Economically active children > Study and work > Female: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.
% of female economically active children, ages 7-14
Child employment in manufacturing > Male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Manufacturing corresponds to division 3 (ISIC revision 2) or category D (ISIC revision 3). Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Compensation of employees > % of expense: Compensation of employees consists of all payments in cash, as well as in kind (such as food and housing), to employees in return for services rendered, and government contributions to social insurance schemes such as social security and pensions that provide benefits to employees.
Economically active children > Work only > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14: Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.
Economic activity > Women aged 20-24: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
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.
Child employment in services > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial intermediation, real estate, public administration, education, health and social work, other community services, and private household activity. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey."
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million: Net income from abroad (current US$). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Personal remittances, received > % of GDP: Personal remittances, received (% of GDP). Personal remittances comprise personal transfers and compensation of employees. Personal transfers consist of all current transfers in cash or in kind made or received by resident households to or from nonresident households. Personal transfers thus include all current transfers between resident and nonresident individuals. Compensation of employees refers to the income of border, seasonal, and other short-term workers who are employed in an economy where they are not resident and of residents employed by nonresident entities. Data are the sum of two items defined in the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual: personal transfers and compensation of employees.
Child employment in agriculture, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14: Child employment in agriculture, male (% of male economically active children ages 7-14). Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Economic activity > Women aged 10-14: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
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
One-person and family businesses > Men: Percentage of employed men who are self-employed without employees or contribute to a family-run business.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
Child employment in agriculture > % of economically active children ages 7-14: Employment by economic activity refers to the distribution of economically active children by the major industrial categories (ISIC revision 2 or revision 3). Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes agriculture and hunting, forestry and logging, and fishing. Economically active children refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
One-person and family businesses > Women: Percentage of employed women who are self-employed without employees or contribute to a family-run business.

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Agricultural workers > Male	20% Ranked 27th.	38% Ranked 10th. 90% more than Kenya
Employment rate > Adults	73 Ranked 15th. 70% more than Namibia	42.9 Ranked 157th.
Expense > Current LCU	682.12 billion Ranked 36th. 46 times more than Namibia	14.94 billion Ranked 90th.
GNI > Current US$	$40.53 billion Ranked 76th. 3 times more than Namibia	$12.72 billion Ranked 109th.
GNI > Current US$ per capita	$938.59 Ranked 145th.	$5,627.95 Ranked 81st. 6 times more than Kenya
Hours worked > Standard workweek	52 hours Ranked 2nd. 16% more than Namibia	45 hours Ranked 50th.
Labor force	17.94 million Ranked 30th. 25 times more than Namibia	729,000 Ranked 107th.
Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 75%	agriculture 47%, industry 20%, services 33%
Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	75% Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Namibia	16.3% Ranked 13th.
Labor force per 1000	438.53 Ranked 69th. 31% more than Namibia	334.56 Ranked 102nd.
Labor force, total	16.7 million Ranked 35th. 15 times more than Namibia	1.13 million Ranked 140th.
Labor force, total per 1000	386.71 Ranked 145th.	498.43 Ranked 58th. 29% more than Kenya
Rigidity of employment index	28 Ranked 112th. 4% more than Namibia	27 Ranked 113th.
Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	Set by the government by location, age and skill level; the lowest urban minimum wage was 11,995 shillings ($139) per month, and the lowest agricultural minimum wage for unskilled employees was 4,854 shillings ($57) per month, excluding housing allowance.	None; the mining, construction, security and agricultural sectors set basic levels of pay through collective bargaining.
Unemployment rate	40% Ranked 3rd.	51.2% Ranked 1st. 28% more than Kenya
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes	55% Ranked 56th. 59% more than Namibia	34.6% Ranked 94th.
Firing cost > Weeks of wages	47.3 weeks of wages Ranked 69th. 95% more than Namibia	24.3 weeks of wages Ranked 118th.
Salaries and benefits > Workers earning less than $1 per day	15.4% Ranked 20th.	36.4% Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Kenya
GNI per capita > Constant LCU	37,128.05 Ranked 52nd. 45% more than Namibia	25,531.7 Ranked 63th.
Expense > Current LCU per capita	16,230.19 Ranked 47th. 2 times more than Namibia	7,180.85 Ranked 80th.
Employment rate > Women	67.3 Ranked 14th. 79% more than Namibia	37.7 Ranked 131st.
Labor force > Total	18.17 million Ranked 31st. 24 times more than Namibia	760,296.99 Ranked 137th.
Industrial workers > Male	23% Ranked 68th. 21% more than Namibia	19% Ranked 74th.
Employment rate > Men	78.7 Ranked 37th. 62% more than Namibia	48.5 Ranked 160th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men	61.2% Ranked 64th. 47% more than Namibia	41.5% Ranked 93th.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men	61.2% Ranked 64th. 47% more than Namibia	41.5% Ranked 93th.
Compensation of employees > Current LCU	131672900000	5116690000
Force > Total	15.5 million Ranked 34th. 24 times more than Namibia	647,487.8 Ranked 141st.
Force > Total > Per capita	0.452 per capita Ranked 83th. 42% more than Namibia	0.319 per capita Ranked 176th.
Agricultural workers > Female	16% Ranked 17th.	39% Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Kenya
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14	23.3% Ranked 69th. 35% more than Namibia	17.2% Ranked 80th.
Economically active children > Work only > Female	19.59% Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than Namibia	6.36% Ranked 9th.
GNI > Current LCU	3.43 trillion Ranked 56th. 33 times more than Namibia	104.4 billion Ranked 121st.
Female economic activity	74.7% Ranked 12th. 39% more than Namibia	53.7% Ranked 76th.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women	49.1% Ranked 33th. 73% more than Namibia	28.4% Ranked 84th.
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Women	77.7% Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Namibia	16.4% Ranked 41st.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women	49.1% Ranked 33th. 73% more than Namibia	28.4% Ranked 84th.
Labor force > Per capita	55.86 per 1,000 people Ranked 130th.	319.32 per 1,000 people Ranked 56th. 6 times more than Kenya
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34	90.39% Ranked 39th. 9% more than Namibia	82.99% Ranked 91st.
Industrial workers > Female	10% Ranked 64th. 25% more than Namibia	8% Ranked 75th.
Child labor rate > Manufacturing	1.48 Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Namibia	0.39 Ranked 5th.
Employment rate > Young adults	58.7 Ranked 22nd. 4 times more than Namibia	13.6 Ranked 165th.
Net income from abroad > Current US$	$-170,567,466.31 Ranked 72nd.	$-356,520,062.12 Ranked 85th. 2 times more than Kenya
Child labor rate > Boys	40.1 Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Namibia	16.19 Ranked 4th.
Child labor rate > Agriculture	81.28 Ranked 3rd.	91.55 Ranked 1st. 13% more than Kenya
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ per capita	1.56$ Ranked 118th.	8.39$ Ranked 85th. 5 times more than Kenya
Rigidity of employment index > 0=less rigid to 100=more rigid	17 Ranked 119th. 31% more than Namibia	13 Ranked 128th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Men > Aged above 14	19.8% Ranked 35th.	32.8% Ranked 20th. 66% more than Kenya
Service workers > Male	57% Ranked 26th. 36% more than Namibia	42% Ranked 62nd.
Female economic activity growth	0.0 Ranked 111th.	1% Ranked 88th.
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Men	50% Ranked 10th. 4 times more than Namibia	11.2% Ranked 52nd.
Employment rate > Young men	61.9 Ranked 35th. 4 times more than Namibia	15 Ranked 164th.
Employment rate > Young women	55.4 Ranked 20th. 5 times more than Namibia	12.1 Ranked 159th.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per capita	1,634.76$ per 1,000 people Ranked 119th.	8,369.22$ per 1,000 people Ranked 87th. 5 times more than Kenya
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus	55.86% Ranked 11th. 2 times more than Namibia	26.73% Ranked 74th.
GNI > Constant LCU per capita	37,128.05 Ranked 52nd. 45% more than Namibia	25,531.7 Ranked 63th.
GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$	$592.04 Ranked 92nd.	$4,233.12 Ranked 53th. 7 times more than Kenya
GNI > Constant LCU	1.6 trillion Ranked 41st. 28 times more than Namibia	57.69 billion Ranked 86th.
Service workers > Female	75% Ranked 41st. 44% more than Namibia	52% Ranked 69th.
Child labor rate > Girls	35.2 Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Namibia	14.69 Ranked 3rd.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14	15.7% Ranked 28th.	29.1% Ranked 18th. 85% more than Kenya
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14	58.2% Ranked 32nd. 97% more than Namibia	29.6% Ranked 158th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24	41.2% Ranked 58th. 3 times more than Namibia	15% Ranked 163th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14	68.2% Ranked 110th. 48% more than Namibia	46.1% Ranked 173th.
Economically active children > Total	4.08% Ranked 30th.	15.44% Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Kenya
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 10-14	39.17% Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Namibia	17.37% Ranked 43th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49	91.34% Ranked 27th. 13% more than Namibia	80.55% Ranked 89th.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per $ GDP	2.99$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 87th. 8% more than Namibia	2.77$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 88th.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$	56 million$ Ranked 78th. 3 times more than Namibia	17 million$ Ranked 111th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14	56.9% Ranked 25th. 15% more than Namibia	49.4% Ranked 53th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14	9.6% Ranked 75th. 43% more than Namibia	6.7% Ranked 84th.
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19	69.64% Ranked 11th. 40% more than Namibia	49.64% Ranked 72nd.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19	67.55% Ranked 10th. 73% more than Namibia	39.11% Ranked 79th.
Economic activity > Men aged 20-24	90.11% Ranked 20th. 12% more than Namibia	80.79% Ranked 113th.
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44	87.49% Ranked 33th. 31% more than Namibia	66.79% Ranked 91st.
Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Minimum age	16 Ranked 20th. 14% more than Namibia	14 Ranked 99th.
Force > Female > % of total labor force	43.78% Ranked 73th. About the same as Namibia	43.63% Ranked 75th.
Child labor rate > Agriculture > Girls	74.45 Ranked 4th.	91.67 Ranked 1st. 23% more than Kenya
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24	81.54% Ranked 24th. 17% more than Namibia	69.85% Ranked 109th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29	87.69% Ranked 47th. 6% more than Namibia	82.35% Ranked 85th.
Economically active children > Male	3.74% Ranked 32nd.	16.19% Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Kenya
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34	83.28% Ranked 40th. 21% more than Namibia	68.87% Ranked 90th.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU	-14,418,000,000 Ranked 101st. 5 times more than Namibia	-2,927,018,524.756 Ranked 76th.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force	9.8% Ranked 42nd.	21.9% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Kenya
Labor force > Female > % of total labor force	46.54% Ranked 48th.	46.73% Ranked 43th. About the same as Kenya
Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment	32.2% Ranked 87th.	41.4% Ranked 70th. 29% more than Kenya
Regulations > % of managers surveyed ranking this as a major business constraint	22.46% Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Namibia	4.4% Ranked 6th.
Economic activity > Men aged 30-34	97.41% Ranked 72nd. About the same as Namibia	97.12% Ranked 92nd.
Economically active children, study and work, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14	53.1% Ranked 5th.	93.64% Ranked 2nd. 76% more than Kenya
GNI > Current US$, % of GDP	108.54% Ranked 8th. 12% more than Namibia	97.27% Ranked 94th.
Expense > % of GDP	22.84% Ranked 64th.	24.07% Ranked 64th. 5% more than Kenya
Economic activity > Men aged 40-44	97.33% Ranked 60th. About the same as Namibia	96.97% Ranked 86th.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per $ GDP	27.98$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 62nd. 11 times more than Namibia	2.61$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 127th.
Economic activity > Men aged 10-14	40.68% Ranked 8th. 99% more than Namibia	20.47% Ranked 45th.
Economic activity > Men aged 45-49	96.67% Ranked 61st. About the same as Namibia	96.57% Ranked 63th.
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59	94.45% Ranked 18th. 4% more than Namibia	90.4% Ranked 62nd.
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64	90.31% Ranked 17th. 41% more than Namibia	63.88% Ranked 98th.
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29	78.53% Ranked 52nd. 12% more than Namibia	69.94% Ranked 80th.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per capita	5,852.05 BoP $ per 1,000 people Ranked 71st. 99% more than Namibia	2,943.31 BoP $ per 1,000 people Ranked 93th.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per $ GDP	10.7 BoP $ per $1 million of Ranked 50th. 10 times more than Namibia	1.03 BoP $ per $1 million of Ranked 86th.
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment	68% Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Namibia	26.6% Ranked 10th.
Economically active children, female > % of female children ages 7-14	35.2% Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Namibia	14.69% Ranked 3rd.
Economically active children, male > % of male children ages 7-14	40.1% Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Namibia	16.19% Ranked 3rd.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ per capita	14.64$ Ranked 114th. 86% more than Namibia	7.89$ Ranked 128th.
Economic activity > Women aged 45-49	86.18% Ranked 27th. 33% more than Namibia	65.01% Ranked 86th.
Force with tertiary education > % of total	10.1% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Namibia	4.7% Ranked 50th.
Child employment in agriculture, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	74.45% Ranked 5th.	91.5% Ranked 2nd. 23% more than Kenya
Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment	54.5% Ranked 6th. 94% more than Namibia	28.1% Ranked 13th.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > %	32.9% Ranked 108th. 60% more than Namibia	20.5% Ranked 155th.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > %	60.9% Ranked 73th. 25% more than Namibia	48.8% Ranked 138th.
Vulnerable employment, female > % of female employment	77.7% Ranked 4th. 90% more than Namibia	40.8% Ranked 12th.
Vulnerable employment, male > % of male employment	50% Ranked 9th. 97% more than Namibia	25.4% Ranked 21st.
Wage and salaried workers, female > % of females employed	19.3% Ranked 82nd.	56% Ranked 55th. 3 times more than Kenya
Wage and salary workers, male > % of males employed	46.4% Ranked 76th.	69.4% Ranked 45th. 50% more than Kenya
Contributing family workers, female > % of females employed	53.2% Ranked 7th. 7 times more than Namibia	7.3% Ranked 17th.
Contributing family workers, male > % of males employed	26.9% Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Namibia	4.9% Ranked 11th.
Contributing family workers, total > % of total employed	39.6% Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Namibia	6% Ranked 15th.
Child employment in services, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	25.26% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Namibia	7.98% Ranked 4th.
Child employment in services, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	8.8% Ranked 6th. 9% more than Namibia	8.07% Ranked 7th.
Economically active children, work only > % of economically active children, ages 7-14	14.1% Ranked 17th. 49% more than Namibia	9.49% Ranked 8th.
Economically active children, total > % of children ages 7-14	37.7% Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Namibia	15.44% Ranked 3rd.
Unemployment, total > % of total labor force	9.8% Ranked 46th.	16.7% Ranked 9th. 70% more than Kenya
Force > Total per 1000	433.06 Ranked 100th. 36% more than Namibia	319.43 Ranked 170th.
Economically active children > Total > % of children ages 7-14	37.7% Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Namibia	15.44% Ranked 4th.
Economically active children > Study and work > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14	85.9% Ranked 8th.	90.51% Ranked 2nd. 5% more than Kenya
Economically active children > Work only > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14	14.1% Ranked 16th. 49% more than Namibia	9.49% Ranked 7th.
Labor force with primary education > % of total	66.2% Ranked 1st. 10% more than Namibia	60.4% Ranked 2nd.
Labor force with secondary education > % of total	4.1% Ranked 2nd.	19.9% Ranked 34th. 5 times more than Kenya
Labor force with primary education > Male > % of male labor force	67.4% Ranked 1st. 13% more than Namibia	59.9% Ranked 6th.
Labor force with secondary education > Female > % of female labor force	3.3% Ranked 2nd.	22% Ranked 34th. 7 times more than Kenya
Labor force with tertiary education > % of total	10.1% Ranked 1st. 28% more than Namibia	7.9% Ranked 42nd.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ per capita	5.6 BoP $ Ranked 73th. 90% more than Namibia	2.95 BoP $ Ranked 92nd.
Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention > Ratifications > Date	January 13, 1964	January 3, 1995
Net income from abroad > Constant LCU	-6,963,635,695.245 Ranked 53th. 4 times more than Namibia	-1,851,847,012.643 Ranked 38th.
Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus	73.41% Ranked 15th. 2 times more than Namibia	35.65% Ranked 79th.
Economic activity > Men aged 25-29	96.72% Ranked 34th. 2% more than Namibia	94.69% Ranked 107th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39	91.4% Ranked 40th. 11% more than Namibia	82.67% Ranked 95th.
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64	67.26% Ranked 10th. 90% more than Namibia	35.47% Ranked 63th.
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39	85.22% Ranked 41st. 25% more than Namibia	68.44% Ranked 92nd.
GNI > Current LCU per capita	79,338.69 Ranked 78th. 72% more than Namibia	46,205.32 Ranked 94th.
Subsidies and other transfers > % of expense	39.82% Ranked 58th. 3 times more than Namibia	13.33% Ranked 106th.
Child employment in agriculture > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	74.45% Ranked 6th.	91.67% Ranked 2nd. 23% more than Kenya
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54	88.98% Ranked 12th. 17% more than Namibia	76.24% Ranked 81st.
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54	95.88% Ranked 31st. 2% more than Namibia	93.77% Ranked 74th.
Economically active children > Work only	17.29% Ranked 24th. 82% more than Namibia	9.49% Ranked 9th.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million	-333,918,961.449 Ranked 67th.	-1,295,488,887.837 Ranked 95th. 4 times more than Kenya
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per capita	15.3$ per capita Ranked 113th. 94% more than Namibia	7.88$ per capita Ranked 130th.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > %	36.2% Ranked 121st. 50% more than Namibia	24.2% Ranked 155th.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > %	55.5% Ranked 57th. 26% more than Namibia	44.1% Ranked 110th.
Economically active children, work only, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14	43.5% Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Namibia	12.34% Ranked 7th.
Economically active children, work only, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14	46.9% Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Namibia	6.36% Ranked 7th.
One-person and family businesses > Men > Percentage	50% Ranked 10th. 4 times more than Namibia	11.2% Ranked 52nd.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59	85.83% Ranked 7th. 22% more than Namibia	70.41% Ranked 59th.
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64	80.49% Ranked 19th. 43% more than Namibia	56.31% Ranked 168th.
Economically active children > Female	4.42% Ranked 30th.	14.69% Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Kenya
Economically active children, study and work, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14	56.5% Ranked 6th.	87.66% Ranked 2nd. 55% more than Kenya
Self-employed, female > % of females employed	77.7% Ranked 4th. 77% more than Namibia	44% Ranked 11th.
Self-employed, male > % of males employed	50% Ranked 12th. 64% more than Namibia	30.4% Ranked 21st.
Self-employed, total > % of total employed	63.4% Ranked 7th. 72% more than Namibia	36.8% Ranked 17th.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > %	66.3% Ranked 107th. 23% more than Namibia	53.9% Ranked 159th.
Vulnerable employment, total > % of total employment	63.4% Ranked 7th. 94% more than Namibia	32.7% Ranked 14th.
Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64	89.64% Ranked 19th. 39% more than Namibia	64.49% Ranked 180th.
Wage and salaried workers, total > % of total employed	33.4% Ranked 84th.	63% Ranked 51st. 89% more than Kenya
Employees, industry, female > % of female employment	2.3% Ranked 102nd.	5.3% Ranked 59th. 2 times more than Kenya
Employees, industry, male > % of male employment	10.8% Ranked 101st.	21.6% Ranked 56th. Twice as much as Kenya
Child employment in manufacturing, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	0.293% Ranked 6th.	0.35% Ranked 5th. 19% more than Kenya
Employees, services, female > % of female employment	29.7% Ranked 96th.	68% Ranked 49th. 2 times more than Kenya
Employees, services, male > % of male employment	34.6% Ranked 92nd.	50.2% Ranked 40th. 45% more than Kenya
Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force	21.3% Ranked 5th.	31.1% Ranked 1st. 46% more than Kenya
Child employment in agriculture > Male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	87.29% Ranked 3rd.	91.45% Ranked 1st. 5% more than Kenya
Child employment in manufacturing > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	0.29% Ranked 5th.	0.35% Ranked 4th. 21% more than Kenya
Economically active children > Study and work > Male	85.16% Ranked 9th.	87.66% Ranked 2nd. 3% more than Kenya
Force with primary education > % of total	66.2% Ranked 1st. 78% more than Namibia	37.2% Ranked 17th.
Labor force with secondary education > Male > % of male labor force	4.6% Ranked 2nd.	18.2% Ranked 35th. 4 times more than Kenya
Labor force with primary education > Female > % of female labor force	64% Ranked 1st. 5% more than Namibia	60.9% Ranked 1st.
Child employment in services > % of economically active children ages 7-14	16.51% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Namibia	8.03% Ranked 4th.
Economically active children > Work only > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14	46.9% Ranked 3rd. 7 times more than Namibia	6.36% Ranked 6th.
Economically active children > Study and work > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14	56.5% Ranked 5th.	87.66% Ranked 2nd. 55% more than Kenya
Economically active children > Study and work > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14	53.1% Ranked 5th.	93.64% Ranked 2nd. 76% more than Kenya
Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+	81.9% Ranked 12th. 44% more than Namibia	57% Ranked 142nd.
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59	78.03% Ranked 10th. 47% more than Namibia	53.22% Ranked 57th.
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54	82.51% Ranked 19th. 38% more than Namibia	59.89% Ranked 84th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44	92.4% Ranked 29th. 13% more than Namibia	81.77% Ranked 93th.
Child employment in manufacturing > % of economically active children ages 7-14	1.48% Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Namibia	0.39% Ranked 8th.
Skills > % of managers surveyed ranking this as a major business constraint	27.54% Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Namibia	9.43% Ranked 2nd.
Net income from abroad > Current US$, % of GDP	-0.457% Ranked 46th.	-2.727% Ranked 87th. 6 times more than Kenya
Net income from abroad > Constant LCU per million	-161,276,876.076 Ranked 39th.	-819,621,470.299 Ranked 57th. 5 times more than Kenya
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24	44% Ranked 107th. 2 times more than Namibia	20.7% Ranked 172nd.
GNI growth > Annual %	4.12% Ranked 47th.	5.38% Ranked 27th. 31% more than Kenya
GNI per capita > Current LCU	79,338.69 Ranked 78th. 72% more than Namibia	46,205.32 Ranked 94th.
Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64	71.31% Ranked 29th. 47% more than Namibia	48.37% Ranked 141st.
Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force	13% Ranked 15th.	26.8% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Kenya
Force with secondary education > % of total	4.1% Ranked 3rd.	42.1% Ranked 26th. 10 times more than Kenya
Economically active children > Study and work	82.71% Ranked 11th.	90.51% Ranked 2nd. 9% more than Kenya
Economically active children > Study and work > Female	80.41% Ranked 13th.	93.64% Ranked 2nd. 16% more than Kenya
Child employment in manufacturing > Male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	2.53% Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Namibia	0.43% Ranked 5th.
Compensation of employees > % of expense	49.54% Ranked 6th. 2% more than Namibia	48.61% Ranked 6th.
Economically active children > Work only > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14	43.5% Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Namibia	12.34% Ranked 6th.
Economic activity > Women aged 20-24	72.85% Ranked 47th. 24% more than Namibia	58.82% Ranked 108th.
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus	41.45% Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Namibia	19.38% Ranked 59th.
Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force	28.4% Ranked 4th.	35.9% Ranked 1st. 26% more than Kenya
Child employment in services > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	25.26% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Namibia	7.98% Ranked 4th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64	78.02% Ranked 9th. 60% more than Namibia	48.81% Ranked 81st.
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million	$-3,950,319.82 Ranked 45th.	$-157,794,621.00 Ranked 104th. 40 times more than Kenya
Personal remittances, received > % of GDP	2.98% Ranked 51st. 24 times more than Namibia	0.123% Ranked 140th.
Child employment in agriculture, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	87.29% Ranked 3rd.	91.45% Ranked 1st. 5% more than Kenya
Economic activity > Women aged 10-14	37.62% Ranked 10th. 3 times more than Namibia	14.21% Ranked 46th.
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19	65.42% Ranked 12th. 2 times more than Namibia	28.42% Ranked 92nd.
Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Date	April 9, 1979	November 15, 2000
One-person and family businesses > Men	50% Ranked 10th. 4 times more than Namibia	11.2% Ranked 52nd.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14	74.7% Ranked 40th. 18% more than Namibia	63.3% Ranked 64th.
Child employment in agriculture > % of economically active children ages 7-14	81.28% Ranked 5th.	91.55% Ranked 2nd. 13% more than Kenya
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$	524 million$ Ranked 74th. 33 times more than Namibia	16 million$ Ranked 127th.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$	200.47 million BoP $ Ranked 57th. 34 times more than Namibia	5.91 million BoP $ Ranked 99th.
One-person and family businesses > Women	77.7% Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Namibia	16.4% Ranked 41st.

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