West Bank and Gaza - 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 West Bank and Gaza was 8.81 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 11.18 in 2017, while its lowest value was 4.99 in 2001.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.34 |
| 2001 | 4.99 |
| 2002 | 5.04 |
| 2003 | 6.35 |
| 2004 | 6.28 |
| 2005 | 6.18 |
| 2006 | 6.53 |
| 2007 | 7.37 |
| 2008 | 8.39 |
| 2009 | 8.28 |
| 2010 | 7.59 |
| 2011 | 8.50 |
| 2012 | 8.26 |
| 2013 | 7.42 |
| 2014 | 8.04 |
| 2015 | 10.38 |
| 2016 | 10.70 |
| 2017 | 11.18 |
| 2018 | 9.99 |
| 2019 | 10.26 |
| 2020 | 8.81 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 8.88 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 11.28 in 2017, while its lowest value was 5.02 in 2001.
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 | 6.81 |
| 1991 | 6.77 |
| 1992 | 6.70 |
| 1993 | 6.66 |
| 1994 | 6.63 |
| 1995 | 6.58 |
| 1996 | 6.59 |
| 1997 | 6.49 |
| 1998 | 6.38 |
| 1999 | 6.32 |
| 2000 | 6.39 |
| 2001 | 5.02 |
| 2002 | 5.05 |
| 2003 | 6.35 |
| 2004 | 6.27 |
| 2005 | 6.16 |
| 2006 | 6.52 |
| 2007 | 7.42 |
| 2008 | 8.48 |
| 2009 | 8.39 |
| 2010 | 7.72 |
| 2011 | 8.65 |
| 2012 | 8.43 |
| 2013 | 7.58 |
| 2014 | 8.21 |
| 2015 | 10.54 |
| 2016 | 10.82 |
| 2017 | 11.28 |
| 2018 | 10.08 |
| 2019 | 10.35 |
| 2020 | 8.88 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in West Bank and Gaza was 42.89 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 50.75 in 2017, while its lowest value was 37.98 in 2002.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 48.31 |
| 2001 | 42.44 |
| 2002 | 37.98 |
| 2003 | 41.07 |
| 2004 | 39.21 |
| 2005 | 39.73 |
| 2006 | 39.96 |
| 2007 | 41.38 |
| 2008 | 41.23 |
| 2009 | 40.88 |
| 2010 | 41.39 |
| 2011 | 44.35 |
| 2012 | 46.73 |
| 2013 | 47.04 |
| 2014 | 47.08 |
| 2015 | 50.43 |
| 2016 | 50.31 |
| 2017 | 50.75 |
| 2018 | 50.07 |
| 2019 | 49.38 |
| 2020 | 42.89 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 43.15 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 51.66 in 1990, while its lowest value was 38.20 in 2002.
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 | 51.66 |
| 1991 | 51.37 |
| 1992 | 50.74 |
| 1993 | 50.57 |
| 1994 | 50.39 |
| 1995 | 50.05 |
| 1996 | 50.28 |
| 1997 | 49.32 |
| 1998 | 48.22 |
| 1999 | 47.64 |
| 2000 | 48.63 |
| 2001 | 42.71 |
| 2002 | 38.20 |
| 2003 | 41.22 |
| 2004 | 39.30 |
| 2005 | 39.79 |
| 2006 | 40.02 |
| 2007 | 41.55 |
| 2008 | 41.54 |
| 2009 | 41.32 |
| 2010 | 41.92 |
| 2011 | 44.95 |
| 2012 | 47.34 |
| 2013 | 47.67 |
| 2014 | 47.68 |
| 2015 | 50.98 |
| 2016 | 50.77 |
| 2017 | 51.11 |
| 2018 | 50.39 |
| 2019 | 49.70 |
| 2020 | 43.15 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in West Bank and Gaza was 26.23 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 31.44 in 2017, while its lowest value was 21.76 in 2002.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 27.64 |
| 2001 | 24.00 |
| 2002 | 21.76 |
| 2003 | 23.97 |
| 2004 | 22.99 |
| 2005 | 23.21 |
| 2006 | 23.51 |
| 2007 | 24.73 |
| 2008 | 25.17 |
| 2009 | 24.95 |
| 2010 | 24.87 |
| 2011 | 26.84 |
| 2012 | 27.94 |
| 2013 | 27.69 |
| 2014 | 28.02 |
| 2015 | 30.88 |
| 2016 | 30.97 |
| 2017 | 31.44 |
| 2018 | 30.50 |
| 2019 | 30.27 |
| 2020 | 26.23 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 26.29 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 31.56 in 2017, while its lowest value was 21.96 in 2002.
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 | 29.53 |
| 1991 | 29.38 |
| 1992 | 29.04 |
| 1993 | 28.96 |
| 1994 | 28.87 |
| 1995 | 28.69 |
| 1996 | 28.82 |
| 1997 | 28.30 |
| 1998 | 27.69 |
| 1999 | 27.37 |
| 2000 | 27.92 |
| 2001 | 24.23 |
| 2002 | 21.96 |
| 2003 | 24.13 |
| 2004 | 23.12 |
| 2005 | 23.31 |
| 2006 | 23.60 |
| 2007 | 24.82 |
| 2008 | 25.33 |
| 2009 | 25.17 |
| 2010 | 25.15 |
| 2011 | 27.15 |
| 2012 | 28.26 |
| 2013 | 28.01 |
| 2014 | 28.33 |
| 2015 | 31.15 |
| 2016 | 31.18 |
| 2017 | 31.56 |
| 2018 | 30.59 |
| 2019 | 30.35 |
| 2020 | 26.29 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 19.15 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 19.15 in 2019, while its lowest value was 10.46 in 2001.
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 | 12.25 |
| 1991 | 12.29 |
| 1992 | 12.35 |
| 1993 | 12.35 |
| 1994 | 12.33 |
| 1995 | 12.40 |
| 1996 | 12.35 |
| 1997 | 12.57 |
| 1998 | 12.83 |
| 1999 | 13.00 |
| 2000 | 12.90 |
| 2001 | 10.46 |
| 2002 | 10.50 |
| 2003 | 12.96 |
| 2004 | 13.32 |
| 2005 | 13.21 |
| 2006 | 13.90 |
| 2007 | 15.51 |
| 2008 | 15.14 |
| 2009 | 14.97 |
| 2010 | 14.37 |
| 2011 | 15.92 |
| 2012 | 16.40 |
| 2013 | 16.10 |
| 2014 | 16.81 |
| 2015 | 18.47 |
| 2016 | 18.03 |
| 2017 | 18.35 |
| 2018 | 18.34 |
| 2019 | 19.15 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 72.81 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 72.93 in 2017, while its lowest value was 63.84 in 2002.
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 | 71.45 |
| 1991 | 71.36 |
| 1992 | 71.09 |
| 1993 | 71.12 |
| 1994 | 71.28 |
| 1995 | 71.12 |
| 1996 | 71.46 |
| 1997 | 70.74 |
| 1998 | 69.88 |
| 1999 | 69.48 |
| 2000 | 70.50 |
| 2001 | 65.43 |
| 2002 | 63.84 |
| 2003 | 67.13 |
| 2004 | 65.65 |
| 2005 | 66.48 |
| 2006 | 65.62 |
| 2007 | 66.31 |
| 2008 | 65.22 |
| 2009 | 65.48 |
| 2010 | 66.93 |
| 2011 | 68.12 |
| 2012 | 68.39 |
| 2013 | 69.15 |
| 2014 | 69.13 |
| 2015 | 71.79 |
| 2016 | 72.35 |
| 2017 | 72.93 |
| 2018 | 71.96 |
| 2019 | 72.81 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 46.33 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 46.33 in 2019, while its lowest value was 37.55 in 2002.
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 | 42.22 |
| 1991 | 42.20 |
| 1992 | 42.11 |
| 1993 | 42.13 |
| 1994 | 42.21 |
| 1995 | 42.17 |
| 1996 | 42.32 |
| 1997 | 42.07 |
| 1998 | 41.76 |
| 1999 | 41.64 |
| 2000 | 42.11 |
| 2001 | 38.34 |
| 2002 | 37.55 |
| 2003 | 40.44 |
| 2004 | 39.87 |
| 2005 | 40.23 |
| 2006 | 40.14 |
| 2007 | 41.28 |
| 2008 | 40.54 |
| 2009 | 40.58 |
| 2010 | 41.02 |
| 2011 | 42.37 |
| 2012 | 42.74 |
| 2013 | 42.98 |
| 2014 | 43.31 |
| 2015 | 45.48 |
| 2016 | 45.55 |
| 2017 | 46.00 |
| 2018 | 45.50 |
| 2019 | 46.33 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 16.12 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 18.04 in 2019, while its lowest value was 9.94 in 2001.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.30 |
| 2001 | 9.94 |
| 2002 | 9.95 |
| 2003 | 12.35 |
| 2004 | 12.69 |
| 2005 | 12.59 |
| 2006 | 13.30 |
| 2007 | 14.83 |
| 2008 | 14.52 |
| 2009 | 14.38 |
| 2010 | 13.83 |
| 2011 | 15.39 |
| 2012 | 15.92 |
| 2013 | 15.57 |
| 2014 | 16.29 |
| 2015 | 17.69 |
| 2016 | 17.12 |
| 2017 | 17.34 |
| 2018 | 17.34 |
| 2019 | 18.04 |
| 2020 | 16.12 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 16.67 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 18.08 in 2019, while its lowest value was 9.98 in 2001.
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.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.00 |
| 1991 | 12.01 |
| 1992 | 12.06 |
| 1993 | 12.07 |
| 1994 | 12.07 |
| 1995 | 12.10 |
| 1996 | 12.06 |
| 1997 | 12.16 |
| 1998 | 12.28 |
| 1999 | 12.37 |
| 2000 | 12.34 |
| 2001 | 9.98 |
| 2002 | 9.99 |
| 2003 | 12.39 |
| 2004 | 12.73 |
| 2005 | 12.63 |
| 2006 | 13.33 |
| 2007 | 14.83 |
| 2008 | 14.52 |
| 2009 | 14.38 |
| 2010 | 13.84 |
| 2011 | 15.40 |
| 2012 | 15.93 |
| 2013 | 15.58 |
| 2014 | 16.31 |
| 2015 | 17.71 |
| 2016 | 17.14 |
| 2017 | 17.37 |
| 2018 | 17.37 |
| 2019 | 18.08 |
| 2020 | 16.16 |
| 2021 | 16.67 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in West Bank and Gaza was 24.75 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 25.83 in 2019, while its lowest value was 15.90 in 2001.
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.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.25 |
| 2001 | 15.90 |
| 2002 | 16.29 |
| 2003 | 19.18 |
| 2004 | 20.15 |
| 2005 | 19.70 |
| 2006 | 21.03 |
| 2007 | 23.00 |
| 2008 | 22.78 |
| 2009 | 22.42 |
| 2010 | 21.08 |
| 2011 | 23.06 |
| 2012 | 23.81 |
| 2013 | 23.09 |
| 2014 | 24.19 |
| 2015 | 25.42 |
| 2016 | 24.54 |
| 2017 | 24.77 |
| 2018 | 25.17 |
| 2019 | 25.83 |
| 2020 | 24.75 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 25.14 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 25.83 in 2019, while its lowest value was 15.90 in 2001.
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.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 17.21 |
| 1991 | 17.27 |
| 1992 | 17.48 |
| 1993 | 17.50 |
| 1994 | 17.53 |
| 1995 | 17.64 |
| 1996 | 17.50 |
| 1997 | 17.88 |
| 1998 | 18.32 |
| 1999 | 18.58 |
| 2000 | 18.25 |
| 2001 | 15.90 |
| 2002 | 16.29 |
| 2003 | 19.18 |
| 2004 | 20.15 |
| 2005 | 19.70 |
| 2006 | 21.03 |
| 2007 | 23.00 |
| 2008 | 22.78 |
| 2009 | 22.42 |
| 2010 | 21.08 |
| 2011 | 23.06 |
| 2012 | 23.81 |
| 2013 | 23.09 |
| 2014 | 24.19 |
| 2015 | 25.42 |
| 2016 | 24.54 |
| 2017 | 24.77 |
| 2018 | 25.17 |
| 2019 | 25.83 |
| 2020 | 24.75 |
| 2021 | 25.14 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 65.12 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 70.00 in 2017, while its lowest value was 61.09 in 2002.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 67.38 |
| 2001 | 62.52 |
| 2002 | 61.09 |
| 2003 | 64.38 |
| 2004 | 62.99 |
| 2005 | 63.91 |
| 2006 | 63.24 |
| 2007 | 64.47 |
| 2008 | 63.73 |
| 2009 | 64.15 |
| 2010 | 65.60 |
| 2011 | 66.75 |
| 2012 | 66.85 |
| 2013 | 67.42 |
| 2014 | 67.33 |
| 2015 | 69.60 |
| 2016 | 69.76 |
| 2017 | 70.00 |
| 2018 | 68.90 |
| 2019 | 69.83 |
| 2020 | 65.12 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 66.29 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 70.11 in 2017, while its lowest value was 61.31 in 2002.
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.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 69.71 |
| 1991 | 69.53 |
| 1992 | 69.01 |
| 1993 | 68.93 |
| 1994 | 68.84 |
| 1995 | 68.61 |
| 1996 | 68.89 |
| 1997 | 68.04 |
| 1998 | 67.04 |
| 1999 | 66.55 |
| 2000 | 67.62 |
| 2001 | 62.76 |
| 2002 | 61.31 |
| 2003 | 64.59 |
| 2004 | 63.18 |
| 2005 | 64.10 |
| 2006 | 63.40 |
| 2007 | 64.49 |
| 2008 | 63.73 |
| 2009 | 64.17 |
| 2010 | 65.64 |
| 2011 | 66.80 |
| 2012 | 66.91 |
| 2013 | 67.48 |
| 2014 | 67.40 |
| 2015 | 69.69 |
| 2016 | 69.86 |
| 2017 | 70.11 |
| 2018 | 69.03 |
| 2019 | 69.98 |
| 2020 | 65.27 |
| 2021 | 66.29 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 40.94 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 44.27 in 2019, while its lowest value was 35.91 in 2002.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.25 |
| 2001 | 36.63 |
| 2002 | 35.91 |
| 2003 | 38.76 |
| 2004 | 38.22 |
| 2005 | 38.64 |
| 2006 | 38.63 |
| 2007 | 39.92 |
| 2008 | 39.38 |
| 2009 | 39.53 |
| 2010 | 40.00 |
| 2011 | 41.36 |
| 2012 | 41.68 |
| 2013 | 41.80 |
| 2014 | 42.12 |
| 2015 | 43.97 |
| 2016 | 43.77 |
| 2017 | 44.00 |
| 2018 | 43.45 |
| 2019 | 44.27 |
| 2020 | 40.94 |
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 West Bank and Gaza was 41.70 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 44.27 in 2019, while its lowest value was 35.91 in 2002.
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 | 41.06 |
| 1991 | 40.98 |
| 1992 | 40.75 |
| 1993 | 40.72 |
| 1994 | 40.69 |
| 1995 | 40.60 |
| 1996 | 40.73 |
| 1997 | 40.36 |
| 1998 | 39.92 |
| 1999 | 39.71 |
| 2000 | 40.25 |
| 2001 | 36.63 |
| 2002 | 35.91 |
| 2003 | 38.76 |
| 2004 | 38.22 |
| 2005 | 38.64 |
| 2006 | 38.63 |
| 2007 | 39.92 |
| 2008 | 39.38 |
| 2009 | 39.53 |
| 2010 | 40.00 |
| 2011 | 41.36 |
| 2012 | 41.68 |
| 2013 | 41.80 |
| 2014 | 42.12 |
| 2015 | 43.97 |
| 2016 | 43.77 |
| 2017 | 44.00 |
| 2018 | 43.45 |
| 2019 | 44.27 |
| 2020 | 40.94 |
| 2021 | 41.70 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
