Labor Stats: compare key data on Nepal & Sri Lanka

Definitions

Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
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.
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 > By occupation > Industry: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Labor force > By occupation > Services: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Labor force 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.
Rigidity of employment index: The rigidity of employment index measures the regulation of employment, specifically the hiring and firing of workers and the rigidity of working hours. This index is the average of three subindexes: a difficulty of hiring index, a rigidity of hours index, and a difficulty of firing index. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating more rigid regulations.
Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage: Hourly minimum wage at international USD (this means that discrepancies in purchasing power have been compensated for).
Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
GNI > Current US$ per capita: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Labor force, 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.
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."
Employment rate > Men: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men: Employment-to-population ratio, men, percentage.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men: Percentage of unemployed men out of total male population able to work. Men not able to work due to labor disputes, sickness and childcare do not count towards the percentage.
Force > Total: Total labor force comprises people who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Force > Total > Per capita: Total labor force comprises people who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in industry.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, both sexes: Percentage of population aged 15-24 that is unemployed.
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 rate > Employment-population ratio, women: Employment-to-population ratio, women, percentage.
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 > 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
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.
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
CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating > 1=low to 6=high: CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating (1=low to 6=high). Transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector assess the extent to which the executive can be held accountable for its use of funds and for the results of its actions by the electorate and by the legislature and judiciary, and the extent to which public employees within the executive are required to account for administrative decisions, use of resources, and results obtained. The three main dimensions assessed here are the accountability of the executive to oversight institutions and of public employees for their performance, access of civil society to information on public affairs, and state capture by narrow vested interests.
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.
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.
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, men aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, male: Percentage of male population aged 15-24 that is unemployed.
CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating > 1=low to 6=high per million: CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating (1=low to 6=high). Transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector assess the extent to which the executive can be held accountable for its use of funds and for the results of its actions by the electorate and by the legislature and judiciary, and the extent to which public employees within the executive are required to account for administrative decisions, use of resources, and results obtained. The three main dimensions assessed here are the accountability of the executive to oversight institutions and of public employees for their performance, access of civil society to information on public affairs, and state capture by narrow vested interests. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
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 45-49: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in industry.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
Technicians in RandD > Per million people: Technicians in R&D and equivalent staff are people whose main tasks require technical knowledge and experience in engineering, physical and life sciences (technicians), or social sciences and humanities (equivalent staff). They participate in R&D by performing scientific and technical tasks involving the application of concepts and operational methods, normally under the supervision of researchers.
Economic activity > Men aged 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 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 35-39: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Minimum age: years
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Employers, male > % of employment: Employers, male (% of employment). Employers refers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, 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), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).
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.
GNI > Current US$, % of GDP: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
Economic activity > Men aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per $ GDP: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product.
Economic activity > Men aged 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 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
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > %: Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > %: Employment to population ratio, 15+, female (%). Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
CPIA building human resources rating: Building human resources assesses the national policies and public and private sector service delivery that affect the access to and quality of health and education services, including prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
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.
Employers, female > % of employment: Employers, female (% of employment). Employers refers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, 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), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).
Employers, total > % of employment: Employers, total (% of employment). Employers refers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, 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), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).
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.
Children in employment, unpaid family workers > % of children in employment, ages 7-14: Children in employment, unpaid family workers (% of children in employment, ages 7-14). Unpaid family workers are people who work without pay in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.
Children in employment, self-employed > % of children in employment, ages 7-14: Children in employment, self-employed (% of children in employment, ages 7-14). Self-employed workers are people whose remuneration depends directly on the profits derived from the goods and services they produce, with or without other employees, and include employers, own-account workers, and members of producers cooperatives.
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, youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24). Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment, youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24). Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
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 > Total per 1000: Total labor force comprises people who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Labor force 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."
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."
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.
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.
Unemployment, female > % of female labor force: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force). Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$: Workers' remittances are current transfers by migrants who are employed or intend to remain employed for more than a year in another economy in which they are considered residents. Some developing countries classify workers' remittances as a factor income receipt (and thus as a component of GNI). The World Bank adheres to international guidelines in defining GNI, and its classification of workers' remittances may therefore differ from national practices. This item shows receipts by the reporting country. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > 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.
One-person and family businesses > Women: Percentage of employed women who are self-employed without employees or contribute to a family-run business.
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.
One-person and family businesses > Men > Percentage: Proportion of own-account and contributing family workers in total employment, men, percentage.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Employees, services, female > % of female employment: Employees, services, female (% of female employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services.
Employees, services, male > % of male employment: Employees, services, male (% of male employment). Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services.
Unemployment, male > % of male labor force: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force). Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment, total > % of total labor force: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force). Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
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."
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."
Children in employment, wage workers > % of children in employment, ages 7-14: Children in employment, wage workers (% of children in employment, ages 7-14). Wage workers (also known as employees) are people who hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that provide basic remuneration that does not depend directly on the revenue of the unit for which they work.
Employees > Agriculture > Male > % of male employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing."
Employees > Agriculture > Female > % of female employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing."
Employment in agriculture > % of total employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Agriculture corresponds to division 1 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories A and B (ISIC revision 3) and includes hunting, forestry, and fishing."
Employment in services > % of total employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Services correspond to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3) and include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services."
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.
Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Unemployment, youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24: Unemployment, youth female (% of female labor force ages 15-24). Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
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
Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Economic activity > Men aged 25-29: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
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.
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.
Force > Female > % of total labor force: Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises all people who meet the International Labour Organization's definition of the economically active population.
Employees > Industry > Female > % of female employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Industry corresponds to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3) and includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water)."
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
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
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.
Employment in industry > % of total employment: Employees are people who work for a public or private employer and receive remuneration in wages, salary, commission, tips, piece rates, or pay in kind. Industry corresponds to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3) and includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water)."
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 > Men aged 30-34: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
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.
One-person and family businesses > Men: Percentage of employed men who are self-employed without employees or contribute to a family-run business.
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Women > Aged 15 to 24: Ratio of youth unemployment rate to adult unemployment rate.
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Men > Aged 15 to 24: Ratio of youth unemployment rate to adult unemployment rate.
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)."
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14: Percent employed in services.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, female: Percentage of female population aged 15-24 that is unemployed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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STAT	Nepal	Sri Lanka
Employment rate > Adults	61.5 Ranked 57th. 12% more than Sri Lanka	54.7 Ranked 104th.
Expense > Current LCU	242.82 billion Ranked 4th.	1.17 trillion Ranked 26th. 5 times more than Nepal
GNI > Current US$	$19.15 billion Ranked 96th.	$58.26 billion Ranked 62nd. 3 times more than Nepal
Hours worked > Standard workweek	48 hours Ranked 33th. 7% more than Sri Lanka	45 hours Ranked 51st.
Labor force	18 million Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	8.1 million Ranked 48th.
Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 81%, industry 3%, services 16%	agriculture 38%, industry 17%, services 45%
Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	75% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	32.7% Ranked 5th.
Labor force > By occupation > Industry	7% Ranked 19th.	26.3% Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Nepal
Labor force > By occupation > Services	18% Ranked 19th.	41% Ranked 18th. 2 times more than Nepal
Labor force per 1000	678.1 Ranked 3rd. 73% more than Sri Lanka	392.19 Ranked 90th.
Labor force, total	10.35 million Ranked 50th. 24% more than Sri Lanka	8.37 million Ranked 56th.
Rigidity of employment index	52 Ranked 40th. 93% more than Sri Lanka	27 Ranked 114th.
Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$0.92 Ranked 98th. 84% more than Sri Lanka	$0.50 Ranked 131st.
Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	8,000 Nepalese rupees per month.	6,500 rupees per month.
Unemployment rate	46% Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than Sri Lanka	5.4% Ranked 71st.
GNI > Current US$ per capita	$696.85 Ranked 154th.	$2,865.99 Ranked 115th. 4 times more than Nepal
Labor force, total per 1000	376.88 Ranked 147th.	411.67 Ranked 130th. 9% more than Nepal
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Both sexes	91.6% Ranked 1st. 81% more than Sri Lanka	50.7% Ranked 61st.
Firing cost > Weeks of wages	90 weeks of wages Ranked 29th.	177.7 weeks of wages Ranked 4th. 97% more than Nepal
Salaries and benefits > Workers earning less than $1 per day	50.4% Ranked 8th. 9 times more than Sri Lanka	5.8% Ranked 8th.
GNI per capita > Constant LCU	24,652.32 Ranked 65th.	146,992.45 Ranked 33th. 6 times more than Nepal
Expense > Current LCU per capita	8,838.19 Ranked 7th.	55,920.57 Ranked 29th. 6 times more than Nepal
Employment rate > Women	54.7 Ranked 41st. 40% more than Sri Lanka	39.1 Ranked 120th.
Labor force > Total	12.94 million Ranked 37th. 56% more than Sri Lanka	8.29 million Ranked 51st.
Employment rate > Men	68.7 Ranked 91st.	71.2 Ranked 78th. 4% more than Nepal
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men	90% Ranked 1st. 24% more than Sri Lanka	72.4% Ranked 21st.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Men	90% Ranked 1st. 24% more than Sri Lanka	72.4% Ranked 21st.
Force > Total	10.52 million Ranked 44th. 25% more than Sri Lanka	8.4 million Ranked 51st.
Force > Total > Per capita	0.388 per capita Ranked 151st.	0.428 per capita Ranked 111th. 10% more than Nepal
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Men > Aged above 14	13.6% Ranked 94th.	19.3% Ranked 78th. 42% more than Nepal
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, both sexes	3% Ranked 79th.	19.4% Ranked 39th. 6 times more than Nepal
Economically active children > Work only > Female	46.2% Ranked 6th. 10 times more than Sri Lanka	4.7% Ranked 4th.
GNI > Current LCU	1.55 trillion Ranked 73th.	7.43 trillion Ranked 40th. 5 times more than Nepal
Female economic activity	56.7% Ranked 68th. 32% more than Sri Lanka	42.9% Ranked 114th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women	93% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	31.8% Ranked 75th.
Labor force participation > Employment to population ratio > Women	93% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	31.8% Ranked 75th.
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Women	83.5% Ranked 5th. 86% more than Sri Lanka	45% Ranked 14th.
Labor force > Per capita	401.69 per 1,000 people Ranked 92nd. 3% more than Sri Lanka	391.89 per 1,000 people Ranked 46th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34	77.41% Ranked 119th.	77.63% Ranked 116th. About the same as Nepal
Child labor rate > Manufacturing	1.38 Ranked 4th.	13.11 Ranked 1st. 10 times more than Nepal
Employment rate > Young adults	45.9 Ranked 58th. 29% more than Sri Lanka	35.5 Ranked 107th.
Net income from abroad > Current US$	$182.53 million Ranked 24th.	$-1,163,181,818.18 Ranked 103th.
Child labor rate > Boys	42.2 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	20.4 Ranked 3rd.
Child labor rate > Agriculture	87.41 Ranked 2nd. 23% more than Sri Lanka	71.23 Ranked 2nd.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ per capita	2.57$ Ranked 110th.	13.08$ Ranked 72nd. 5 times more than Nepal
Rigidity of employment index > 0=less rigid to 100=more rigid	46 Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	20 Ranked 103th.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Men > Aged above 14	59.6% Ranked 4th. 87% more than Sri Lanka	31.8% Ranked 19th.
Female economic activity growth	1% Ranked 101st.	7% Ranked 52nd. 7 times more than Nepal
Self employed > One-person and family businesses > Men	62.4% Ranked 7th. 55% more than Sri Lanka	40.3% Ranked 12th.
Employment rate > Young men	46 Ranked 89th.	47.8 Ranked 83th. 4% more than Nepal
Employment rate > Young women	45.8 Ranked 42nd. Twice as much as Sri Lanka	22.8 Ranked 131st.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per capita	2,395.64$ per 1,000 people Ranked 112th.	13,095.29$ per 1,000 people Ranked 74th. 5 times more than Nepal
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus	50.75% Ranked 19th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	15.62% Ranked 106th.
CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating > 1=low to 6=high	3 Ranked 37th. The same as Sri Lanka	3 Ranked 26th.
GNI per capita > Constant 2000 US$	$402.70 Ranked 99th.	$1,847.53 Ranked 71st. 5 times more than Nepal
GNI > Constant LCU	677.31 billion Ranked 56th.	2.99 trillion Ranked 27th. 4 times more than Nepal
GNI > Constant LCU per capita	24,652.32 Ranked 65th.	146,992.45 Ranked 33th. 6 times more than Nepal
Child labor rate > Girls	52.4 Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	13.4 Ranked 1st.
Employment > Employment share by sector > Agriculture > Women > Aged above 14	76% Ranked 2nd. 90% more than Sri Lanka	40% Ranked 12th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14	43.7% Ranked 109th. 38% more than Sri Lanka	31.6% Ranked 150th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14	72.8% Ranked 81st. About the same as Sri Lanka	72.7% Ranked 82nd.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24	37.3% Ranked 79th. 60% more than Sri Lanka	23.3% Ranked 132nd.
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, male	4% Ranked 76th.	16.3% Ranked 46th. 4 times more than Nepal
CPIA transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector rating > 1=low to 6=high per million	0.109 Ranked 66th.	0.148 Ranked 58th. 35% more than Nepal
Economically active children > Total	47.2% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	17% Ranked 2nd.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49	79.81% Ranked 96th. 15% more than Sri Lanka	69.47% Ranked 132nd.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$	65 million$ Ranked 71st.	257 million$ Ranked 47th. 4 times more than Nepal
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per $ GDP	8.79$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 49th.	10.95$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 43th. 24% more than Nepal
Employment > Employment share by sector > Industry > Women > Aged above 14	12.9% Ranked 48th.	24% Ranked 11th. 86% more than Nepal
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Men > Aged above 14	25.6% Ranked 94th.	40.1% Ranked 73th. 57% more than Nepal
Technicians in RandD > Per million people	137.17 per million people Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	43.67 per million people Ranked 25th.
Economic activity > Men aged 20-24	86.99% Ranked 47th. 4% more than Sri Lanka	83.85% Ranked 76th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19	56.45% Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	26.8% Ranked 121st.
Economic activity > Men aged 35-39	97.18% Ranked 107th.	98.1% Ranked 38th. 1% more than Nepal
Economic activity > Women aged 40-44	63.47% Ranked 95th. 27% more than Sri Lanka	50.09% Ranked 128th.
Economic activity > Men aged 15-19	61.29% Ranked 29th. 83% more than Sri Lanka	33.41% Ranked 110th.
Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Minimum age	14 Ranked 131st. The same as Sri Lanka	14 Ranked 100th.
Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus	65.01% Ranked 34th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	27.22% Ranked 99th.
Economically active children > Study and work	64.4% Ranked 5th.	94.6% Ranked 1st. 47% more than Nepal
Economically active children > Study and work > Female	53.8% Ranked 5th.	95.3% Ranked 1st. 77% more than Nepal
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39	78.64% Ranked 114th. 2% more than Sri Lanka	76.74% Ranked 123th.
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64	41.41% Ranked 55th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	11.39% Ranked 142nd.
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39	62.43% Ranked 103th. 10% more than Sri Lanka	56.94% Ranked 119th.
Child labor rate > Agriculture > Girls	86.06 Ranked 2nd. 21% more than Sri Lanka	71.38 Ranked 2nd.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24	73.77% Ranked 80th.	75.22% Ranked 67th. 2% more than Nepal
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29	76.99% Ranked 116th.	77.88% Ranked 107th. 1% more than Nepal
Economically active children > Male	42.2% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	20.4% Ranked 2nd.
Child employment in services > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	12.28% Ranked 3rd.	13.53% Ranked 1st. 10% more than Nepal
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64	61.15% Ranked 44th. 87% more than Sri Lanka	32.74% Ranked 124th.
Net income from abroad > Current US$ per million	$6.64 million Ranked 33th.	$-57,220,671.89 Ranked 76th.
Personal remittances, received > % of GDP	25.28% Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	10.1% Ranked 22nd.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU	14.79 billion Ranked 16th.	-148,422,000,000 Ranked 130th.
Employers, male > % of employment	3.9% Ranked 64th. 3% more than Sri Lanka	3.8% Ranked 48th.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force	8.8% Ranked 46th. 69% more than Sri Lanka	5.2% Ranked 48th.
GNI > Current US$, % of GDP	98.61% Ranked 70th. 1% more than Sri Lanka	98.05% Ranked 81st.
Economic activity > Men aged 40-44	97.18% Ranked 73th.	98.33% Ranked 14th. 1% more than Nepal
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per $ GDP	163.85$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 15th. 84% more than Sri Lanka	88.93$ per $1,000 of GDP Ranked 28th.
Economic activity > Men aged 10-14	45.79% Ranked 5th. 21 times more than Sri Lanka	2.23% Ranked 81st.
Economic activity > Men aged 45-49	95.94% Ranked 82nd.	97.19% Ranked 40th. 1% more than Nepal
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54	93.26% Ranked 79th. 3% more than Sri Lanka	90.26% Ranked 118th.
Economically active children > Work only	35.6% Ranked 6th. 7 times more than Sri Lanka	5.4% Ranked 4th.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > %	71.7% Ranked 10th. 74% more than Sri Lanka	41.2% Ranked 101st.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > %	78% Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	32.4% Ranked 147th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59	73.92% Ranked 48th. 46% more than Sri Lanka	50.79% Ranked 136th.
CPIA building human resources rating	3.5 Ranked 38th.	4.5 Ranked 1st. 29% more than Nepal
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ per capita	47.88$ Ranked 84th.	106.29$ Ranked 55th. 2 times more than Nepal
Employers, female > % of employment	3.7% Ranked 10th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	0.9% Ranked 56th.
Employers, total > % of employment	3.8% Ranked 49th. 36% more than Sri Lanka	2.8% Ranked 50th.
Self-employed, female > % of females employed	87.2% Ranked 3rd. 99% more than Sri Lanka	43.9% Ranked 12th.
Self-employed, male > % of males employed	66.3% Ranked 6th. 53% more than Sri Lanka	43.4% Ranked 12th.
Self-employed, total > % of total employed	75.4% Ranked 6th. 73% more than Sri Lanka	43.6% Ranked 11th.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > %	84.6% Ranked 13th. 15% more than Sri Lanka	73.8% Ranked 59th.
Vulnerable employment, total > % of total employment	71.6% Ranked 6th. 76% more than Sri Lanka	40.7% Ranked 10th.
Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64	80.55% Ranked 109th.	81.9% Ranked 97th. 2% more than Nepal
Wage and salaried workers, total > % of total employed	24.6% Ranked 92nd.	56.4% Ranked 57th. 2 times more than Nepal
Children in employment, unpaid family workers > % of children in employment, ages 7-14	92.41% Ranked 2nd.	92.9% Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Nepal
Children in employment, self-employed > % of children in employment, ages 7-14	4.23% Ranked 2nd. 60% more than Sri Lanka	2.65% Ranked 5th.
Economically active children, work only > % of economically active children, ages 7-14	35.6% Ranked 5th. 11 times more than Sri Lanka	3.17% Ranked 11th.
Economically active children, total > % of children ages 7-14	47.2% Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	10.7% Ranked 6th.
Unemployment, youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24	4% Ranked 77th.	14% Ranked 51st. 4 times more than Nepal
Unemployment, youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24	3% Ranked 80th.	17.3% Ranked 45th. 6 times more than Nepal
Child employment in agriculture > Male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	89% Ranked 2nd. 25% more than Sri Lanka	71.14% Ranked 2nd.
Child employment in manufacturing > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	1.53% Ranked 3rd.	14.96% Ranked 1st. 10 times more than Nepal
Economically active children > Study and work > Male	76.78% Ranked 4th.	94.1% Ranked 1st. 23% more than Nepal
Force > Total per 1000	416 Ranked 121st.	427.73 Ranked 107th. 3% more than Nepal
Labor force with secondary education > Male > % of male labor force	8.3% Ranked 38th.	16% Ranked 51st. 93% more than Nepal
Labor force with primary education > Female > % of female labor force	60.6% Ranked 3rd.	61.7% Ranked 2nd. 2% more than Nepal
Economically active children > Total > % of children ages 7-14	47.2% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	17% Ranked 3rd.
Economically active children > Study and work > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14	64.4% Ranked 5th.	94.6% Ranked 1st. 47% more than Nepal
Economically active children > Work only > % of economically active children > Ages 7-14	35.6% Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Sri Lanka	5.4% Ranked 2nd.
Labor force with primary education > % of total	58.9% Ranked 6th.	67.5% Ranked 2nd. 15% more than Nepal
Labor force with secondary education > % of total	8.1% Ranked 45th.	15.9% Ranked 53th. 96% more than Nepal
Labor force with primary education > Male > % of male labor force	57.2% Ranked 9th.	70.7% Ranked 3rd. 24% more than Nepal
Labor force with secondary education > Female > % of female labor force	7.8% Ranked 40th.	15.9% Ranked 52nd. 2 times more than Nepal
Labor force with tertiary education > % of total	8.4% Ranked 38th.	16.5% Ranked 45th. 96% more than Nepal
Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention > Ratifications > Date	November 11, 1996	December 13, 1972
Net income from abroad > Constant LCU per million	827.59 million Ranked 14th.	-1,270,704,508.218 Ranked 84th.
Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24	51.3% Ranked 79th. 3% more than Sri Lanka	49.6% Ranked 84th.
Net income from abroad > Constant LCU	21.97 billion Ranked 13th.	-24,043,000,000 Ranked 91st.
Unemployment, female > % of female labor force	2.4% Ranked 105th.	6.2% Ranked 57th. 3 times more than Nepal
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$	1.13 billion BoP $ Ranked 30th.	1.97 billion BoP $ Ranked 21st. 75% more than Nepal
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54	76.66% Ranked 79th. 25% more than Sri Lanka	61.18% Ranked 143th.
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59	90.6% Ranked 58th. 17% more than Sri Lanka	77.7% Ranked 130th.
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64	79.79% Ranked 54th. 43% more than Sri Lanka	55.69% Ranked 116th.
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29	58.9% Ranked 109th.	61.29% Ranked 103th. 4% more than Nepal
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per capita	41,512.53 BoP $ per 1,000 people Ranked 44th.	100,303.28 BoP $ per 1,000 people Ranked 28th. 2 times more than Nepal
One-person and family businesses > Women	83.5% Ranked 5th. 86% more than Sri Lanka	45% Ranked 14th.
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ > Per $ GDP	152.4 BoP $ per $1 million of Ranked 9th. 82% more than Sri Lanka	83.84 BoP $ per $1 million of Ranked 21st.
Employees, agriculture, female > % of female employment	72.8% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	34.7% Ranked 8th.
Economically active children, female > % of female children ages 7-14	52.4% Ranked 1st. 6 times more than Sri Lanka	8.5% Ranked 4th.
Economically active children, male > % of male children ages 7-14	42.2% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	13% Ranked 6th.
One-person and family businesses > Men > Percentage	62.4% Ranked 7th. 55% more than Sri Lanka	40.3% Ranked 12th.
Economic activity > Women aged 45-49	64.03% Ranked 94th. 43% more than Sri Lanka	44.79% Ranked 124th.
Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million	538.14 million Ranked 23th.	-7,301,357,733.176 Ranked 122nd.
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64	66.19% Ranked 120th. 9% more than Sri Lanka	60.81% Ranked 153th.
Economically active children > Female	52.4% Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	13.4% Ranked 2nd.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per capita	44.63$ per capita Ranked 86th.	106.39$ per capita Ranked 56th. 2 times more than Nepal
Child employment in agriculture, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	85.9% Ranked 3rd. 30% more than Sri Lanka	66.32% Ranked 5th.
Employees, agriculture, male > % of male employment	60.2% Ranked 4th. 45% more than Sri Lanka	41.6% Ranked 6th.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > %	72.1% Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	30.6% Ranked 119th.
Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > %	81.1% Ranked 7th. 55% more than Sri Lanka	52.4% Ranked 121st.
Vulnerable employment, female > % of female employment	83.5% Ranked 5th. 94% more than Sri Lanka	43% Ranked 10th.
Vulnerable employment, male > % of male employment	62.4% Ranked 7th. 58% more than Sri Lanka	39.6% Ranked 9th.
Wage and salaried workers, female > % of females employed	12.8% Ranked 92nd.	56.1% Ranked 53th. 4 times more than Nepal
Wage and salary workers, male > % of males employed	33.7% Ranked 89th.	56.6% Ranked 54th. 68% more than Nepal
Contributing family workers, female > % of females employed	12.9% Ranked 22nd.	19.4% Ranked 5th. 50% more than Nepal
Contributing family workers, male > % of males employed	5.7% Ranked 25th. 54% more than Sri Lanka	3.7% Ranked 15th.
Contributing family workers, total > % of total employed	8.8% Ranked 23th.	8.9% Ranked 10th. 1% more than Nepal
Employees, industry, female > % of female employment	13.7% Ranked 46th.	25.1% Ranked 2nd. 83% more than Nepal
Employees, industry, male > % of male employment	13.1% Ranked 99th.	14.1% Ranked 62nd. 8% more than Nepal
Child employment in manufacturing, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	1.53% Ranked 3rd.	16.73% Ranked 3rd. 11 times more than Nepal
Child employment in services, female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	12.28% Ranked 3rd.	16.95% Ranked 10th. 38% more than Nepal
Child employment in services, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	9.72% Ranked 5th.	17.61% Ranked 10th. 81% more than Nepal
Employees, services, female > % of female employment	13.3% Ranked 104th.	29.4% Ranked 60th. 2 times more than Nepal
Employees, services, male > % of male employment	26.4% Ranked 100th.	28.2% Ranked 63th. 7% more than Nepal
Unemployment, male > % of male labor force	3.1% Ranked 98th. 11% more than Sri Lanka	2.8% Ranked 79th.
Unemployment, total > % of total labor force	2.7% Ranked 107th.	4% Ranked 73th. 48% more than Nepal
Employees > Services > Female > % of female employment	13.2% Ranked 95th.	34.4% Ranked 70th. 3 times more than Nepal
Child employment in services > % of economically active children ages 7-14	11.11% Ranked 2nd.	14.97% Ranked 1st. 35% more than Nepal
Children in employment, wage workers > % of children in employment, ages 7-14	3.27% Ranked 4th.	4.44% Ranked 6th. 36% more than Nepal
Employees > Agriculture > Male > % of male employment	60.2% Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	28.4% Ranked 10th.
Employees > Agriculture > Female > % of female employment	72.8% Ranked 3rd. 98% more than Sri Lanka	36.8% Ranked 7th.
Employment in agriculture > % of total employment	65.7% Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	31.3% Ranked 9th.
Employment in services > % of total employment	20.1% Ranked 98th.	38.7% Ranked 70th. 93% more than Nepal
Economically active children, work only, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14	23.22% Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	5.9% Ranked 2nd.
Economically active children, work only, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14	46.2% Ranked 5th. 10 times more than Sri Lanka	4.7% Ranked 2nd.
Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+	71.5% Ranked 39th. 32% more than Sri Lanka	54.3% Ranked 154th.
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24	2.2% Ranked 73th.	28.1% Ranked 11th. 13 times more than Nepal
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth total > % of total labor force ages 15-24	3% Ranked 74th.	21.2% Ranked 14th. 7 times more than Nepal
Unemployment > Unemployment > Youth male > % of male labor force ages 15-24	4% Ranked 72nd.	17.1% Ranked 23th. 4 times more than Nepal
Economically active children, study and work, male > % of male economically active children, ages 7-14	76.78% Ranked 4th.	94.1% Ranked 1st. 23% more than Nepal
Economically active children > Work only > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14	46.2% Ranked 4th. 10 times more than Sri Lanka	4.7% Ranked 2nd.
Economically active children > Study and work > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14	76.78% Ranked 4th.	94.1% Ranked 1st. 23% more than Nepal
Workers' remittances > Receipts > BoP > Current US$ per capita	44.53 BoP $ Ranked 42nd.	100.21 BoP $ Ranked 28th. 2 times more than Nepal
Economically active children > Study and work > Female > % of female economically active children > Ages 7-14	53.8% Ranked 4th.	95.3% Ranked 1st. 77% more than Nepal
Child employment in manufacturing > % of economically active children ages 7-14	1.38% Ranked 5th.	13.11% Ranked 1st. 10 times more than Nepal
Net income from abroad > Current US$, % of GDP	0.94% Ranked 28th.	-1.958% Ranked 76th.
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59	57.44% Ranked 49th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	26.87% Ranked 123th.
GNI growth > Annual %	5.29% Ranked 29th.	5.49% Ranked 26th. 4% more than Nepal
GNI per capita > Current LCU	56,444.77 Ranked 86th.	365,700.22 Ranked 45th. 6 times more than Nepal
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54	60.56% Ranked 80th. 75% more than Sri Lanka	34.6% Ranked 138th.
Unemployment, youth female > % of female labor force ages 15-24	2.2% Ranked 78th.	23.5% Ranked 28th. 11 times more than Nepal
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44	79.95% Ranked 100th. 10% more than Sri Lanka	72.73% Ranked 133th.
Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force	7.4% Ranked 46th. 23% more than Sri Lanka	6% Ranked 49th.
Economic activity > Men aged 25-29	94.9% Ranked 98th. About the same as Sri Lanka	94.73% Ranked 104th.
Child employment in manufacturing > Male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	1.2% Ranked 4th.	11.97% Ranked 1st. 10 times more than Nepal
Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64	52.55% Ranked 121st. 37% more than Sri Lanka	38.49% Ranked 159th.
Force > Female > % of total labor force	40.5% Ranked 108th. 33% more than Sri Lanka	30.4% Ranked 161st.
Employees > Industry > Female > % of female employment	13.7% Ranked 44th.	27.1% Ranked 3rd. 98% more than Nepal
Economically active children > Work only > Male > % of male economically active children > Ages 7-14	23.22% Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	5.9% Ranked 2nd.
Economic activity > Women aged 20-24	59.71% Ranked 102nd.	66.35% Ranked 74th. 11% more than Nepal
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus	36.46% Ranked 16th. 7 times more than Sri Lanka	5.12% Ranked 109th.
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34	60.07% Ranked 109th. 4% more than Sri Lanka	57.93% Ranked 115th.
Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force	10.7% Ranked 39th.	13.5% Ranked 15th. 26% more than Nepal
Employment in industry > % of total employment	13.4% Ranked 94th.	26.6% Ranked 26th. 99% more than Nepal
Child employment in agriculture, male > % of male economically active children ages 7-14	88.3% Ranked 2nd. 33% more than Sri Lanka	66.6% Ranked 6th.
Economic activity > Women aged 10-14	38.02% Ranked 8th. 22 times more than Sri Lanka	1.76% Ranked 81st.
Economic activity > Men aged 30-34	96.97% Ranked 98th.	97.91% Ranked 36th. 1% more than Nepal
Economic activity > Women aged 15-19	51.12% Ranked 39th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	19.87% Ranked 133th.
Minimum Age Convention > 1973 > Ratifications > Date	May 30, 1997	February 11, 2000
Economically active children, study and work, female > % of female economically active children, ages 7-14	53.8% Ranked 4th.	95.3% Ranked 1st. 77% more than Nepal
One-person and family businesses > Men	62.4% Ranked 7th. 55% more than Sri Lanka	40.3% Ranked 12th.
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Women > Aged 15 to 24	1.5 ratio Ranked 65th.	6.6 ratio Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Nepal
Unemployment > Unemployed youths per unemployed adult > Men > Aged 15 to 24	3.1 Ranked 21st.	8.7 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Nepal
Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment	15.1% Ranked 103th.	31% Ranked 74th. 2 times more than Nepal
Employment > Employment share by sector > Services > Women > Aged above 14	10.8% Ranked 98th.	33.4% Ranked 83th. 3 times more than Nepal
Unemployment > Youth unemployment, female	2.2% Ranked 77th.	24.7% Ranked 27th. 11 times more than Nepal
Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force	8.8% Ranked 46th. 4% more than Sri Lanka	8.5% Ranked 34th.
Labor force > Female > % of total labor force	45.36% Ranked 69th. 39% more than Sri Lanka	32.66% Ranked 152nd.
Child employment in agriculture > % of economically active children ages 7-14	87.41% Ranked 4th. 23% more than Sri Lanka	71.23% Ranked 3rd.
GNI > Current LCU per capita	56,444.77 Ranked 86th.	365,700.22 Ranked 45th. 6 times more than Nepal
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$	1.21 billion$ Ranked 49th.	2.09 billion$ Ranked 34th. 72% more than Nepal
Expense > % of GDP	15.81% Ranked 10th.	17.83% Ranked 83th. 13% more than Nepal
Subsidies and other transfers > % of expense	49.15% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	20.97% Ranked 91st.
Child employment in agriculture > Female > % of female economically active children ages 7-14	86.06% Ranked 4th. 21% more than Sri Lanka	71.38% Ranked 3rd.

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