Malaysia - 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 Malaysia was 34.88 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 42.60 in 1980, while its lowest value was 33.31 in 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 42.60 |
| 1991 | 35.97 |
| 2011 | 33.31 |
| 2014 | 35.14 |
| 2015 | 34.47 |
| 2016 | 35.33 |
| 2017 | 35.62 |
| 2018 | 35.91 |
| 2019 | 37.65 |
| 2020 | 34.88 |
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 Malaysia was 35.47 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 42.86 in 1990, while its lowest value was 32.03 in 2010.
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 | 42.86 |
| 1991 | 42.09 |
| 1992 | 42.17 |
| 1993 | 41.74 |
| 1994 | 40.44 |
| 1995 | 39.09 |
| 1996 | 39.19 |
| 1997 | 38.22 |
| 1998 | 38.53 |
| 1999 | 38.04 |
| 2000 | 37.76 |
| 2001 | 37.78 |
| 2002 | 37.04 |
| 2003 | 37.08 |
| 2004 | 36.02 |
| 2005 | 34.99 |
| 2006 | 34.65 |
| 2007 | 33.98 |
| 2008 | 33.86 |
| 2009 | 33.03 |
| 2010 | 32.03 |
| 2011 | 32.44 |
| 2012 | 32.84 |
| 2013 | 33.89 |
| 2014 | 34.49 |
| 2015 | 33.73 |
| 2016 | 34.56 |
| 2017 | 34.93 |
| 2018 | 35.37 |
| 2019 | 37.16 |
| 2020 | 35.47 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Malaysia was 50.15 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 66.41 in 1980, while its lowest value was 49.67 in 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 66.41 |
| 1991 | 53.73 |
| 2011 | 49.67 |
| 2014 | 50.95 |
| 2015 | 50.23 |
| 2016 | 49.94 |
| 2017 | 49.76 |
| 2018 | 50.99 |
| 2019 | 53.17 |
| 2020 | 50.15 |
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 Malaysia was 50.08 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 55.94 in 1990, while its lowest value was 47.60 in 2010.
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 | 55.94 |
| 1991 | 55.30 |
| 1992 | 55.83 |
| 1993 | 55.76 |
| 1994 | 54.49 |
| 1995 | 53.16 |
| 1996 | 53.83 |
| 1997 | 52.88 |
| 1998 | 52.76 |
| 1999 | 52.39 |
| 2000 | 52.49 |
| 2001 | 52.59 |
| 2002 | 51.92 |
| 2003 | 52.34 |
| 2004 | 51.25 |
| 2005 | 50.08 |
| 2006 | 49.99 |
| 2007 | 49.45 |
| 2008 | 49.10 |
| 2009 | 48.00 |
| 2010 | 47.60 |
| 2011 | 48.85 |
| 2012 | 50.10 |
| 2013 | 50.37 |
| 2014 | 49.70 |
| 2015 | 48.80 |
| 2016 | 48.50 |
| 2017 | 48.43 |
| 2018 | 49.89 |
| 2019 | 52.08 |
| 2020 | 50.08 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Malaysia was 42.85 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 54.22 in 1980, while its lowest value was 41.75 in 2011.
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.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 54.22 |
| 1991 | 44.86 |
| 2011 | 41.75 |
| 2014 | 43.36 |
| 2015 | 42.67 |
| 2016 | 42.94 |
| 2017 | 43.02 |
| 2018 | 43.77 |
| 2019 | 45.78 |
| 2020 | 42.85 |
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 Malaysia was 43.00 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 49.49 in 1990, while its lowest value was 40.04 in 2010.
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 | 49.49 |
| 1991 | 48.78 |
| 1992 | 49.10 |
| 1993 | 48.85 |
| 1994 | 47.56 |
| 1995 | 46.22 |
| 1996 | 46.61 |
| 1997 | 45.64 |
| 1998 | 45.72 |
| 1999 | 45.29 |
| 2000 | 45.21 |
| 2001 | 45.30 |
| 2002 | 44.61 |
| 2003 | 44.86 |
| 2004 | 43.79 |
| 2005 | 42.69 |
| 2006 | 42.51 |
| 2007 | 41.93 |
| 2008 | 41.70 |
| 2009 | 40.74 |
| 2010 | 40.04 |
| 2011 | 40.87 |
| 2012 | 41.71 |
| 2013 | 42.35 |
| 2014 | 42.30 |
| 2015 | 41.47 |
| 2016 | 41.72 |
| 2017 | 41.87 |
| 2018 | 42.84 |
| 2019 | 44.84 |
| 2020 | 43.00 |
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 Malaysia was 55.49 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 55.49 in 2019, while its lowest value was 45.51 in 2008.
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.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.83 |
| 1991 | 47.67 |
| 1992 | 47.54 |
| 1993 | 47.40 |
| 1994 | 47.27 |
| 1995 | 47.13 |
| 1996 | 46.99 |
| 1997 | 46.91 |
| 1998 | 47.09 |
| 1999 | 47.01 |
| 2000 | 46.90 |
| 2001 | 46.84 |
| 2002 | 46.70 |
| 2003 | 46.57 |
| 2004 | 46.45 |
| 2005 | 46.39 |
| 2006 | 46.28 |
| 2007 | 46.18 |
| 2008 | 45.51 |
| 2009 | 46.15 |
| 2010 | 45.99 |
| 2011 | 47.84 |
| 2012 | 49.41 |
| 2013 | 52.42 |
| 2014 | 53.54 |
| 2015 | 54.03 |
| 2016 | 54.31 |
| 2017 | 54.81 |
| 2018 | 55.39 |
| 2019 | 55.49 |
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 Malaysia was 80.94 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 80.94 in 2019, while its lowest value was 78.60 in 2010.
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 | 80.93 |
| 1991 | 80.81 |
| 1992 | 80.73 |
| 1993 | 80.61 |
| 1994 | 80.50 |
| 1995 | 80.33 |
| 1996 | 80.16 |
| 1997 | 80.06 |
| 1998 | 80.52 |
| 1999 | 80.46 |
| 2000 | 80.31 |
| 2001 | 80.26 |
| 2002 | 80.08 |
| 2003 | 79.91 |
| 2004 | 79.74 |
| 2005 | 79.69 |
| 2006 | 79.45 |
| 2007 | 79.26 |
| 2008 | 78.71 |
| 2009 | 78.61 |
| 2010 | 78.60 |
| 2011 | 79.52 |
| 2012 | 80.39 |
| 2013 | 80.84 |
| 2014 | 80.54 |
| 2015 | 80.68 |
| 2016 | 80.36 |
| 2017 | 80.34 |
| 2018 | 80.85 |
| 2019 | 80.94 |
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 Malaysia was 68.64 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 68.64 in 2019, while its lowest value was 62.69 in 2008.
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.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 64.64 |
| 1991 | 64.51 |
| 1992 | 64.41 |
| 1993 | 64.28 |
| 1994 | 64.16 |
| 1995 | 64.00 |
| 1996 | 63.85 |
| 1997 | 63.77 |
| 1998 | 64.10 |
| 1999 | 64.04 |
| 2000 | 63.92 |
| 2001 | 63.89 |
| 2002 | 63.76 |
| 2003 | 63.64 |
| 2004 | 63.53 |
| 2005 | 63.51 |
| 2006 | 63.37 |
| 2007 | 63.26 |
| 2008 | 62.69 |
| 2009 | 62.96 |
| 2010 | 62.90 |
| 2011 | 64.26 |
| 2012 | 65.46 |
| 2013 | 67.14 |
| 2014 | 67.51 |
| 2015 | 67.81 |
| 2016 | 67.78 |
| 2017 | 68.00 |
| 2018 | 68.54 |
| 2019 | 68.64 |
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 Malaysia was 55.35 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 55.62 in 2019, while its lowest value was 35.09 in 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 40.07 |
| 1982 | 44.48 |
| 1983 | 45.73 |
| 1984 | 45.17 |
| 1985 | 45.90 |
| 1986 | 46.41 |
| 1987 | 47.49 |
| 1988 | 47.52 |
| 1989 | 46.72 |
| 1990 | 47.76 |
| 1991 | 35.09 |
| 1992 | 46.94 |
| 1993 | 46.52 |
| 1995 | 44.68 |
| 1996 | 46.76 |
| 1997 | 45.95 |
| 1998 | 44.39 |
| 1999 | 44.67 |
| 2000 | 47.57 |
| 2001 | 46.83 |
| 2002 | 46.69 |
| 2003 | 47.73 |
| 2004 | 47.24 |
| 2005 | 45.93 |
| 2011 | 48.03 |
| 2014 | 53.68 |
| 2015 | 54.10 |
| 2016 | 54.31 |
| 2017 | 54.73 |
| 2018 | 55.23 |
| 2019 | 55.62 |
| 2020 | 55.35 |
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 Malaysia was 51.19 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 51.74 in 2019, while its lowest value was 43.09 in 2008.
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 | 45.44 |
| 1991 | 45.39 |
| 1992 | 46.21 |
| 1993 | 46.60 |
| 1994 | 45.96 |
| 1995 | 45.32 |
| 1996 | 46.37 |
| 1997 | 45.86 |
| 1998 | 44.96 |
| 1999 | 44.89 |
| 2000 | 45.41 |
| 2001 | 45.26 |
| 2002 | 44.82 |
| 2003 | 45.37 |
| 2004 | 44.72 |
| 2005 | 43.91 |
| 2006 | 44.00 |
| 2007 | 43.74 |
| 2008 | 43.09 |
| 2009 | 43.66 |
| 2010 | 43.50 |
| 2011 | 45.01 |
| 2012 | 46.52 |
| 2013 | 49.20 |
| 2014 | 50.13 |
| 2015 | 50.47 |
| 2016 | 50.62 |
| 2017 | 50.96 |
| 2018 | 51.37 |
| 2019 | 51.74 |
| 2020 | 51.47 |
| 2021 | 51.19 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Malaysia was 68.63 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 68.81 in 2019, while its lowest value was 46.89 in 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 49.37 |
| 1982 | 52.11 |
| 1983 | 53.42 |
| 1984 | 52.89 |
| 1985 | 53.65 |
| 1986 | 54.07 |
| 1987 | 55.47 |
| 1988 | 55.50 |
| 1989 | 54.57 |
| 1990 | 56.00 |
| 1991 | 46.89 |
| 1992 | 55.31 |
| 1993 | 54.09 |
| 1995 | 52.98 |
| 1996 | 55.08 |
| 1997 | 54.53 |
| 1998 | 53.30 |
| 1999 | 53.93 |
| 2000 | 58.22 |
| 2001 | 56.87 |
| 2002 | 57.26 |
| 2003 | 58.12 |
| 2004 | 58.41 |
| 2005 | 57.43 |
| 2011 | 60.26 |
| 2014 | 66.62 |
| 2015 | 67.08 |
| 2016 | 67.74 |
| 2017 | 68.36 |
| 2018 | 68.68 |
| 2019 | 68.81 |
| 2020 | 68.63 |
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 Malaysia was 66.01 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 66.46 in 2019, while its lowest value was 56.45 in 2008.
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 | 57.48 |
| 1991 | 57.63 |
| 1992 | 57.58 |
| 1993 | 57.53 |
| 1994 | 57.49 |
| 1995 | 57.44 |
| 1996 | 57.39 |
| 1997 | 57.34 |
| 1998 | 57.30 |
| 1999 | 57.25 |
| 2000 | 57.20 |
| 2001 | 57.16 |
| 2002 | 57.11 |
| 2003 | 57.07 |
| 2004 | 57.02 |
| 2005 | 56.98 |
| 2006 | 56.93 |
| 2007 | 56.89 |
| 2008 | 56.45 |
| 2009 | 57.27 |
| 2010 | 57.10 |
| 2011 | 58.49 |
| 2012 | 59.89 |
| 2013 | 63.07 |
| 2014 | 64.58 |
| 2015 | 65.00 |
| 2016 | 65.54 |
| 2017 | 66.10 |
| 2018 | 66.33 |
| 2019 | 66.46 |
| 2020 | 66.28 |
| 2021 | 66.01 |
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 Malaysia was 80.65 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 86.01 in 1993, while its lowest value was 74.84 in 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 81.16 |
| 1982 | 85.35 |
| 1983 | 85.61 |
| 1984 | 85.40 |
| 1985 | 85.56 |
| 1986 | 85.84 |
| 1987 | 85.62 |
| 1988 | 85.62 |
| 1989 | 85.61 |
| 1990 | 85.28 |
| 1991 | 74.84 |
| 1992 | 84.86 |
| 1993 | 86.01 |
| 1995 | 84.33 |
| 1996 | 84.89 |
| 1997 | 84.26 |
| 1998 | 83.28 |
| 1999 | 82.83 |
| 2000 | 81.71 |
| 2001 | 82.34 |
| 2002 | 81.54 |
| 2003 | 82.12 |
| 2004 | 80.88 |
| 2005 | 79.98 |
| 2011 | 79.71 |
| 2014 | 80.58 |
| 2015 | 80.65 |
| 2016 | 80.17 |
| 2017 | 80.06 |
| 2018 | 80.42 |
| 2019 | 80.83 |
| 2020 | 80.65 |
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 Malaysia was 77.55 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 81.00 in 1993, while its lowest value was 76.18 in 2010.
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 | 79.07 |
| 1991 | 78.76 |
| 1992 | 80.25 |
| 1993 | 81.00 |
| 1994 | 79.95 |
| 1995 | 78.90 |
| 1996 | 80.80 |
| 1997 | 79.98 |
| 1998 | 78.47 |
| 1999 | 78.40 |
| 2000 | 79.38 |
| 2001 | 79.18 |
| 2002 | 78.47 |
| 2003 | 79.51 |
| 2004 | 78.43 |
| 2005 | 77.07 |
| 2006 | 77.28 |
| 2007 | 76.89 |
| 2008 | 76.34 |
| 2009 | 76.23 |
| 2010 | 76.18 |
| 2011 | 76.94 |
| 2012 | 77.68 |
| 2013 | 78.02 |
| 2014 | 77.62 |
| 2015 | 77.65 |
| 2016 | 77.24 |
| 2017 | 77.10 |
| 2018 | 77.45 |
| 2019 | 77.86 |
| 2020 | 77.66 |
| 2021 | 77.55 |
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 Malaysia was 68.44 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 40 years was 68.69 in 2019, while its lowest value was 55.00 in 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 60.43 |
| 1982 | 64.84 |
| 1983 | 65.64 |
| 1984 | 65.27 |
| 1985 | 65.72 |
| 1986 | 66.12 |
| 1987 | 66.55 |
| 1988 | 66.57 |
| 1989 | 66.19 |
| 1990 | 66.54 |
| 1991 | 55.00 |
| 1992 | 65.92 |
| 1993 | 66.52 |
| 1995 | 64.75 |
| 1996 | 66.30 |
| 1997 | 65.61 |
| 1998 | 64.36 |
| 1999 | 64.29 |
| 2000 | 65.09 |
| 2001 | 64.93 |
| 2002 | 64.36 |
| 2003 | 65.23 |
| 2004 | 64.36 |
| 2005 | 63.26 |
| 2006 | 63.45 |
| 2007 | 63.15 |
| 2008 | 62.97 |
| 2009 | 63.59 |
| 2010 | 60.43 |
| 2011 | 64.46 |
| 2012 | 64.21 |
| 2013 | 66.40 |
| 2014 | 67.65 |
| 2015 | 67.88 |
| 2016 | 67.73 |
| 2017 | 67.95 |
| 2018 | 68.29 |
| 2019 | 68.69 |
| 2020 | 68.44 |
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 Malaysia was 64.72 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 65.16 in 2019, while its lowest value was 60.22 in 2008.
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 | 62.47 |
| 1991 | 62.30 |
| 1992 | 63.46 |
| 1993 | 64.03 |
| 1994 | 63.19 |
| 1995 | 62.33 |
| 1996 | 63.82 |
| 1997 | 63.16 |
| 1998 | 61.96 |
| 1999 | 61.89 |
| 2000 | 62.66 |
| 2001 | 62.50 |
| 2002 | 61.96 |
| 2003 | 62.79 |
| 2004 | 61.96 |
| 2005 | 60.90 |
| 2006 | 61.08 |
| 2007 | 60.79 |
| 2008 | 60.22 |
| 2009 | 60.46 |
| 2010 | 60.37 |
| 2011 | 61.49 |
| 2012 | 62.60 |
| 2013 | 64.06 |
| 2014 | 64.29 |
| 2015 | 64.46 |
| 2016 | 64.32 |
| 2017 | 64.40 |
| 2018 | 64.78 |
| 2019 | 65.16 |
| 2020 | 64.92 |
| 2021 | 64.72 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
