Iran - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Iran was 7.98 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 54 years was 16.71 in 1976, while its lowest value was 7.98 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 14.90 |
| 1972 | 9.61 |
| 1976 | 16.71 |
| 1986 | 10.58 |
| 1991 | 12.44 |
| 1996 | 10.61 |
| 2005 | 16.60 |
| 2006 | 15.44 |
| 2007 | 14.15 |
| 2008 | 12.10 |
| 2009 | 12.47 |
| 2010 | 12.23 |
| 2011 | 10.44 |
| 2012 | 11.42 |
| 2013 | 9.64 |
| 2014 | 8.60 |
| 2015 | 9.60 |
| 2016 | 10.98 |
| 2017 | 12.25 |
| 2018 | 11.97 |
| 2019 | 11.09 |
| 2020 | 7.98 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 8.17 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 16.58 in 2005, while its lowest value was 8.17 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.70 |
| 1991 | 12.55 |
| 1992 | 12.10 |
| 1993 | 11.65 |
| 1994 | 11.22 |
| 1995 | 10.80 |
| 1996 | 10.39 |
| 1997 | 10.99 |
| 1998 | 11.60 |
| 1999 | 12.25 |
| 2000 | 12.91 |
| 2001 | 13.62 |
| 2002 | 14.34 |
| 2003 | 15.07 |
| 2004 | 15.82 |
| 2005 | 16.58 |
| 2006 | 15.50 |
| 2007 | 14.25 |
| 2008 | 12.27 |
| 2009 | 12.59 |
| 2010 | 12.48 |
| 2011 | 10.86 |
| 2012 | 11.82 |
| 2013 | 9.75 |
| 2014 | 8.72 |
| 2015 | 9.76 |
| 2016 | 11.22 |
| 2017 | 12.48 |
| 2018 | 12.11 |
| 2019 | 11.27 |
| 2020 | 8.17 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Iran was 35.97 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 54 years was 77.77 in 1966, while its lowest value was 35.97 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 77.77 |
| 1972 | 57.50 |
| 1976 | 67.39 |
| 1986 | 66.28 |
| 1991 | 60.78 |
| 1996 | 50.99 |
| 2005 | 52.43 |
| 2006 | 50.21 |
| 2007 | 48.12 |
| 2008 | 45.15 |
| 2009 | 45.99 |
| 2010 | 45.08 |
| 2011 | 41.94 |
| 2012 | 42.78 |
| 2013 | 41.77 |
| 2014 | 40.16 |
| 2015 | 39.84 |
| 2016 | 41.14 |
| 2017 | 42.28 |
| 2018 | 41.78 |
| 2019 | 40.29 |
| 2020 | 35.97 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 36.63 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 62.01 in 1990, while its lowest value was 36.63 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 62.01 |
| 1991 | 60.89 |
| 1992 | 58.67 |
| 1993 | 56.50 |
| 1994 | 54.40 |
| 1995 | 52.38 |
| 1996 | 50.43 |
| 1997 | 50.84 |
| 1998 | 51.23 |
| 1999 | 51.57 |
| 2000 | 51.85 |
| 2001 | 52.09 |
| 2002 | 52.26 |
| 2003 | 52.38 |
| 2004 | 52.43 |
| 2005 | 52.42 |
| 2006 | 50.39 |
| 2007 | 48.42 |
| 2008 | 45.69 |
| 2009 | 46.39 |
| 2010 | 45.86 |
| 2011 | 43.29 |
| 2012 | 43.99 |
| 2013 | 42.18 |
| 2014 | 40.58 |
| 2015 | 40.38 |
| 2016 | 41.84 |
| 2017 | 43.00 |
| 2018 | 42.23 |
| 2019 | 40.87 |
| 2020 | 36.63 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Iran was 22.54 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 54 years was 45.47 in 1966, while its lowest value was 22.54 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 45.47 |
| 1972 | 33.40 |
| 1976 | 41.76 |
| 1986 | 38.85 |
| 1991 | 37.27 |
| 1996 | 30.73 |
| 2005 | 34.64 |
| 2006 | 33.04 |
| 2007 | 31.40 |
| 2008 | 29.05 |
| 2009 | 29.52 |
| 2010 | 29.18 |
| 2011 | 27.05 |
| 2012 | 27.87 |
| 2013 | 25.88 |
| 2014 | 24.57 |
| 2015 | 24.99 |
| 2016 | 26.48 |
| 2017 | 27.70 |
| 2018 | 27.19 |
| 2019 | 26.15 |
| 2020 | 22.54 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 22.63 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 37.83 in 1990, while its lowest value was 22.63 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 37.83 |
| 1991 | 37.22 |
| 1992 | 35.91 |
| 1993 | 34.63 |
| 1994 | 33.37 |
| 1995 | 32.14 |
| 1996 | 30.94 |
| 1997 | 31.42 |
| 1998 | 31.90 |
| 1999 | 32.37 |
| 2000 | 32.82 |
| 2001 | 33.23 |
| 2002 | 33.64 |
| 2003 | 34.03 |
| 2004 | 34.39 |
| 2005 | 34.74 |
| 2006 | 33.15 |
| 2007 | 31.51 |
| 2008 | 29.12 |
| 2009 | 29.61 |
| 2010 | 29.28 |
| 2011 | 27.16 |
| 2012 | 27.98 |
| 2013 | 26.03 |
| 2014 | 24.71 |
| 2015 | 25.13 |
| 2016 | 26.62 |
| 2017 | 27.87 |
| 2018 | 27.34 |
| 2019 | 26.27 |
| 2020 | 22.63 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 18.94 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 20.46 in 2005, while its lowest value was 10.22 in 1990.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.22 |
| 1991 | 10.27 |
| 1992 | 10.42 |
| 1993 | 10.59 |
| 1994 | 10.77 |
| 1995 | 10.96 |
| 1996 | 11.18 |
| 1997 | 11.95 |
| 1998 | 12.78 |
| 1999 | 13.65 |
| 2000 | 14.59 |
| 2001 | 15.61 |
| 2002 | 16.70 |
| 2003 | 17.87 |
| 2004 | 19.12 |
| 2005 | 20.46 |
| 2006 | 19.47 |
| 2007 | 18.56 |
| 2008 | 16.22 |
| 2009 | 16.97 |
| 2010 | 16.58 |
| 2011 | 15.93 |
| 2012 | 15.33 |
| 2013 | 14.76 |
| 2014 | 14.22 |
| 2015 | 15.76 |
| 2016 | 17.80 |
| 2017 | 19.17 |
| 2018 | 19.02 |
| 2019 | 18.94 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 76.88 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 82.63 in 1990, while its lowest value was 72.88 in 2014.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 82.63 |
| 1991 | 81.64 |
| 1992 | 80.55 |
| 1993 | 79.39 |
| 1994 | 78.17 |
| 1995 | 76.92 |
| 1996 | 75.67 |
| 1997 | 75.53 |
| 1998 | 75.43 |
| 1999 | 75.40 |
| 2000 | 75.43 |
| 2001 | 75.64 |
| 2002 | 75.89 |
| 2003 | 76.19 |
| 2004 | 76.55 |
| 2005 | 76.98 |
| 2006 | 76.03 |
| 2007 | 75.16 |
| 2008 | 73.25 |
| 2009 | 73.66 |
| 2010 | 73.07 |
| 2011 | 73.04 |
| 2012 | 73.02 |
| 2013 | 72.97 |
| 2014 | 72.88 |
| 2015 | 73.84 |
| 2016 | 75.09 |
| 2017 | 75.92 |
| 2018 | 76.37 |
| 2019 | 76.88 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 48.00 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 49.15 in 2005, while its lowest value was 43.64 in 2014.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.07 |
| 1991 | 46.58 |
| 1992 | 46.11 |
| 1993 | 45.60 |
| 1994 | 45.07 |
| 1995 | 44.52 |
| 1996 | 43.98 |
| 1997 | 44.26 |
| 1998 | 44.58 |
| 1999 | 44.97 |
| 2000 | 45.43 |
| 2001 | 46.05 |
| 2002 | 46.73 |
| 2003 | 47.48 |
| 2004 | 48.28 |
| 2005 | 49.15 |
| 2006 | 48.11 |
| 2007 | 47.14 |
| 2008 | 44.92 |
| 2009 | 45.42 |
| 2010 | 44.88 |
| 2011 | 44.53 |
| 2012 | 44.22 |
| 2013 | 43.94 |
| 2014 | 43.64 |
| 2015 | 44.88 |
| 2016 | 46.54 |
| 2017 | 47.64 |
| 2018 | 47.79 |
| 2019 | 48.00 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Iran was 13.88 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 54 years was 18.79 in 2005, while its lowest value was 7.86 in 1972.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 12.15 |
| 1972 | 7.86 |
| 1976 | 13.42 |
| 1986 | 8.95 |
| 1991 | 9.92 |
| 1996 | 10.64 |
| 2005 | 18.79 |
| 2006 | 18.14 |
| 2007 | 17.09 |
| 2008 | 14.84 |
| 2009 | 15.80 |
| 2010 | 15.26 |
| 2011 | 13.75 |
| 2012 | 14.87 |
| 2013 | 13.41 |
| 2014 | 13.05 |
| 2015 | 14.41 |
| 2016 | 16.26 |
| 2017 | 17.40 |
| 2018 | 17.53 |
| 2019 | 16.98 |
| 2020 | 13.88 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 14.35 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 18.65 in 2005, while its lowest value was 10.00 in 1990.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.00 |
| 1991 | 10.04 |
| 1992 | 10.14 |
| 1993 | 10.25 |
| 1994 | 10.35 |
| 1995 | 10.47 |
| 1996 | 10.59 |
| 1997 | 11.33 |
| 1998 | 12.11 |
| 1999 | 12.93 |
| 2000 | 13.79 |
| 2001 | 14.68 |
| 2002 | 15.61 |
| 2003 | 16.58 |
| 2004 | 17.59 |
| 2005 | 18.65 |
| 2006 | 18.03 |
| 2007 | 17.02 |
| 2008 | 14.81 |
| 2009 | 15.77 |
| 2010 | 15.24 |
| 2011 | 13.74 |
| 2012 | 14.79 |
| 2013 | 13.32 |
| 2014 | 12.93 |
| 2015 | 14.28 |
| 2016 | 16.13 |
| 2017 | 17.35 |
| 2018 | 17.44 |
| 2019 | 16.93 |
| 2020 | 13.84 |
| 2021 | 14.35 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Iran was 20.40 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 54 years was 26.13 in 2005, while its lowest value was 9.87 in 1972.
Definition: 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. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 14.05 |
| 1972 | 9.87 |
| 1976 | 16.14 |
| 1986 | 11.05 |
| 1991 | 12.42 |
| 1996 | 14.23 |
| 2005 | 26.13 |
| 2006 | 25.64 |
| 2007 | 24.42 |
| 2008 | 21.90 |
| 2009 | 22.98 |
| 2010 | 22.49 |
| 2011 | 20.81 |
| 2012 | 22.37 |
| 2013 | 19.75 |
| 2014 | 19.26 |
| 2015 | 21.01 |
| 2016 | 23.50 |
| 2017 | 24.87 |
| 2018 | 24.81 |
| 2019 | 24.12 |
| 2020 | 20.40 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 21.08 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 26.13 in 2005, while its lowest value was 12.23 in 1990.
Definition: 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. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.23 |
| 1991 | 12.42 |
| 1992 | 12.75 |
| 1993 | 13.09 |
| 1994 | 13.45 |
| 1995 | 13.83 |
| 1996 | 14.23 |
| 1997 | 15.26 |
| 1998 | 16.36 |
| 1999 | 17.52 |
| 2000 | 18.76 |
| 2001 | 20.07 |
| 2002 | 21.46 |
| 2003 | 22.94 |
| 2004 | 24.49 |
| 2005 | 26.13 |
| 2006 | 25.64 |
| 2007 | 24.42 |
| 2008 | 21.90 |
| 2009 | 22.98 |
| 2010 | 22.49 |
| 2011 | 20.81 |
| 2012 | 22.37 |
| 2013 | 19.75 |
| 2014 | 19.26 |
| 2015 | 21.01 |
| 2016 | 23.50 |
| 2017 | 24.87 |
| 2018 | 24.81 |
| 2019 | 24.12 |
| 2020 | 20.40 |
| 2021 | 21.08 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Iran was 68.05 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 54 years was 86.49 in 1966, while its lowest value was 66.07 in 2011.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 86.49 |
| 1972 | 79.62 |
| 1976 | 83.16 |
| 1986 | 81.02 |
| 1991 | 79.89 |
| 1996 | 74.76 |
| 2005 | 71.90 |
| 2006 | 70.75 |
| 2007 | 69.97 |
| 2008 | 67.77 |
| 2009 | 68.77 |
| 2010 | 67.84 |
| 2011 | 66.07 |
| 2012 | 66.46 |
| 2013 | 67.91 |
| 2014 | 67.76 |
| 2015 | 68.59 |
| 2016 | 69.20 |
| 2017 | 69.96 |
| 2018 | 70.66 |
| 2019 | 70.39 |
| 2020 | 68.05 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 68.09 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 81.76 in 1990, while its lowest value was 66.02 in 2011.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 81.76 |
| 1991 | 80.87 |
| 1992 | 79.57 |
| 1993 | 78.26 |
| 1994 | 76.97 |
| 1995 | 75.70 |
| 1996 | 74.43 |
| 1997 | 74.26 |
| 1998 | 74.06 |
| 1999 | 73.81 |
| 2000 | 73.51 |
| 2001 | 73.15 |
| 2002 | 72.73 |
| 2003 | 72.28 |
| 2004 | 71.81 |
| 2005 | 71.34 |
| 2006 | 70.33 |
| 2007 | 69.68 |
| 2008 | 67.62 |
| 2009 | 68.66 |
| 2010 | 67.75 |
| 2011 | 66.02 |
| 2012 | 66.08 |
| 2013 | 67.43 |
| 2014 | 67.13 |
| 2015 | 67.99 |
| 2016 | 68.65 |
| 2017 | 69.77 |
| 2018 | 70.30 |
| 2019 | 70.18 |
| 2020 | 67.83 |
| 2021 | 68.09 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Iran was 40.95 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 54 years was 50.38 in 1966, while its lowest value was 39.99 in 2011.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 50.38 |
| 1972 | 44.62 |
| 1976 | 48.99 |
| 1986 | 45.79 |
| 1991 | 46.11 |
| 1996 | 43.12 |
| 2005 | 45.44 |
| 2006 | 44.57 |
| 2007 | 43.66 |
| 2008 | 41.44 |
| 2009 | 42.37 |
| 2010 | 41.60 |
| 2011 | 39.99 |
| 2012 | 40.56 |
| 2013 | 40.54 |
| 2014 | 40.23 |
| 2015 | 41.35 |
| 2016 | 42.59 |
| 2017 | 43.74 |
| 2018 | 44.03 |
| 2019 | 43.69 |
| 2020 | 40.95 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Iran was 41.32 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 46.55 in 1990, while its lowest value was 39.99 in 2011.
Definition: 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.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 46.55 |
| 1991 | 46.11 |
| 1992 | 45.51 |
| 1993 | 44.91 |
| 1994 | 44.31 |
| 1995 | 43.72 |
| 1996 | 43.12 |
| 1997 | 43.38 |
| 1998 | 43.63 |
| 1999 | 43.89 |
| 2000 | 44.15 |
| 2001 | 44.41 |
| 2002 | 44.66 |
| 2003 | 44.92 |
| 2004 | 45.18 |
| 2005 | 45.44 |
| 2006 | 44.57 |
| 2007 | 43.66 |
| 2008 | 41.44 |
| 2009 | 42.37 |
| 2010 | 41.60 |
| 2011 | 39.99 |
| 2012 | 40.56 |
| 2013 | 40.54 |
| 2014 | 40.23 |
| 2015 | 41.35 |
| 2016 | 42.59 |
| 2017 | 43.74 |
| 2018 | 44.03 |
| 2019 | 43.69 |
| 2020 | 40.95 |
| 2021 | 41.32 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
