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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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."
  • Labor force per 1000: The total labor force figure. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Labor force, total: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
  • Labor force, total per 1000: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Female economic activity growth: The % change in the female economic activity rate (aged 15 and above) from 1990 to 2000.
  • 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
  • GDP per person employed > Constant 1990 PPP $: GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 1990 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.
  • GNI > Constant LCU: GNI (constant LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency.
  • GNI > Constant LCU per capita: GNI (constant LCU). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in constant local currency. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$: 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.
  • Economic activity > Men aged 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Men aged 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 > 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
  • 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.
  • Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)."
  • 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.
  • Labor force > Female > % of total labor force: Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organisation's definition of the economically active population.
  • Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment: Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector is the share of female workers in the nonagricultural sector (industry and services), expressed as a percentage of total employment in the nonagricultural sector. Industry includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas, and water, corresponding to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3). Services include wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services-corresponding to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3)."
  • 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
  • Expense > % of GDP: Expense (% of GDP). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
  • Economic activity > Men aged 40-44: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Men aged 45-49: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Men aged 55-59: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Men aged 60-64: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Women aged 25-29: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ per capita: Workers' remittances and compensation of employees comprise current transfers by migrant workers and wages and salaries earned by nonresident workers. WorkersÂ’ remittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers who are residents of the host country to recipients in their country of origin. They include only transfers made by workers who have been living in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of their immigration status. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in the host country for less than a year. MigrantsÂ’ transfers are defined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Economic activity > Women aged 45-49: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24: Employment-to-population ratio.
  • GNI growth > Annual %: GNI growth (annual %). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.
  • GNI per capita > Current LCU: GNI per capita (current LCU). GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current local currency.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Net income from abroad > Current LCU: Net income from abroad (current LCU). Net income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). Data are in current local currency.
  • Unemployment > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Economic activity > Women aged 50-54: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • Economic activity > Men aged 50-54: Economically active population ("usually active" or "currently active" (currently active is also known as "the labour force")) comprises all persons of either sex above a specified age who furnish the supply of labour for the production of economic goods
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
STAT
Burma
United States
HISTORY
Employment rate > Adults 74.4
Ranked 14th. 26% more than United States
59.2
Ranked 74th.

Employment rate > Men 83
Ranked 13th. 26% more than United States
66
Ranked 107th.

Employment rate > Women 66.5
Ranked 17th. 26% more than United States
52.9
Ranked 50th.

Expense > Current LCU 344.77 billion
Ranked 41st.
3.92 trillion
Ranked 18th. 11 times more than Burma

Expense > Current LCU per capita 6,870.63
Ranked 71st.
12,566.94
Ranked 57th. 83% more than Burma

GNI per capita > Constant LCU 217,015.85
Ranked 34th. 5 times more than United States
46,084.41
Ranked 47th.

Hours worked > Standard workweek 44 hours
Ranked 69th. 10% more than United States
40 hours
Ranked 108th.
Labor force 31.68 million
Ranked 17th.
154.9 million
Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Burma

Labor force > By occupation agriculture 70%, industry 7%, services 23% farming, forestry, and fishing 0.7%, manufacturing, extraction, transportation, and crafts 22.9%, managerial, professional, and technical 34.9%, sales and office 25%, other services 16.5%; <i>note:</i> figures exclude the unemployed
Labor force > Total 26.82 million
Ranked 20th.
158.37 million
Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Burma

Labor force per 1000 610.04
Ranked 7th. 22% more than United States
500.77
Ranked 33th.

Labor force, total 33.3 million
Ranked 18th.
158.69 million
Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Burma

Labor force, total per 1000 630.65
Ranked 4th. 25% more than United States
505.51
Ranked 51st.

Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage None; 50,000 Myanma kyat per month for salaried public employees; 2,000 kyat per day for day laborers, supplemented by various subsidies and allowances. The federal minimum wage in the United States is US$ 7.25 per hour. States may also set a minimum, in which case the higher of the two is controlling; some territories are exempt and have lower rates.
Unemployment rate 5.7%
Ranked 64th.
9.7%
Ranked 31st. 70% more than Burma

Force > Total 27.43 million
Ranked 19th.
155.46 million
Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Burma

Force > Total > Per capita 0.543 per capita
Ranked 12th. 4% more than United States
0.524 per capita
Ranked 22nd.

GNI > Current LCU 9.08 trillion
Ranked 24th.
16.51 trillion
Ranked 27th. 82% more than Burma

Female economic activity 65.8%
Ranked 31st. 12% more than United States
58.8%
Ranked 57th.
Labor force > Per capita 617.64 per 1,000 people
Ranked 9th. 21% more than United States
508.4 per 1,000 people
Ranked 42nd.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 30-34 85.02%
Ranked 76th.
86.54%
Ranked 69th. 2% more than Burma
Employment rate > Young adults 53.4
Ranked 37th. 5% more than United States
50.7
Ranked 45th.

Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ per capita 0.488$
Ranked 131st.
138.98$
Ranked 28th. 285 times more than Burma

Female economic activity growth 0.0
Ranked 103th.
6%
Ranked 56th.
Employment rate > Young men 63.4
Ranked 29th. 23% more than United States
51.7
Ranked 69th.

Employment rate > Young women 43.5
Ranked 47th.
49.7
Ranked 34th. 14% more than Burma

Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ > Per capita 484.96$ per 1,000 people
Ranked 133th.
138,564.64$ per 1,000 people
Ranked 29th. 286 times more than Burma

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 65 plus 48.2%
Ranked 27th. 5 times more than United States
9.92%
Ranked 124th.
GDP per person employed > Constant 1990 PPP $ $5,235.00
Ranked 91st.
$65,480.00
Ranked 1st. 13 times more than Burma

GNI > Constant LCU 10.82 trillion
Ranked 19th.
14.47 trillion
Ranked 14th. 34% more than Burma

GNI > Constant LCU per capita 217,015.85
Ranked 34th. 5 times more than United States
46,084.41
Ranked 47th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged above 14 83.2%
Ranked 14th. 20% more than United States
69.5%
Ranked 99th.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged 15 to 24 51.2%
Ranked 33th.
54%
Ranked 29th. 5% more than Burma

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, women aged above 14 66%
Ranked 17th. 16% more than United States
57%
Ranked 37th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 45-49 83.94%
Ranked 70th.
86.12%
Ranked 58th. 3% more than Burma
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Paid > US$ 24.5 million$
Ranked 103th.
41.07 billion$
Ranked 1st. 1676 times more than Burma

Economic activity > Men aged 15-19 66.74%
Ranked 17th. 66% more than United States
40.19%
Ranked 98th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 15-19 61.3%
Ranked 19th. 58% more than United States
38.86%
Ranked 81st.
Economic activity > Men aged 35-39 96.26%
Ranked 141st. 3% more than United States
93.35%
Ranked 163th.
Economic activity > Men aged 20-24 89.7%
Ranked 23th. 14% more than United States
78.54%
Ranked 139th.
Unemployment, female > % of female labor force 8.8%
Ranked 30th. 11% more than United States
7.9%
Ranked 44th.

Economic activity > Men aged 65 plus 66.73%
Ranked 30th. 5 times more than United States
13.49%
Ranked 127th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 35-39 84.72%
Ranked 84th.
87.29%
Ranked 68th. 3% more than Burma
Economic activity > Women aged 60-64 60.08%
Ranked 17th. 81% more than United States
33.2%
Ranked 67th.
Economic activity > Women aged 35-39 73.71%
Ranked 78th.
81.1%
Ranked 54th. 10% more than Burma
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 20-24 78.84%
Ranked 45th. 4% more than United States
75.54%
Ranked 63th.
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 25-29 83.32%
Ranked 74th.
85.46%
Ranked 56th. 3% more than Burma
Economic activity > Both sexes aged 60-64 70.77%
Ranked 21st. 71% more than United States
41.42%
Ranked 101st.
Employment in industry > % of total employment 12%
Ranked 85th.
20.6%
Ranked 55th. 72% more than Burma

Net income from abroad > Current LCU per million -2,325,806.655
Ranked 47th.
859.79 million
Ranked 19th.

Labor force > Female > % of total labor force 44.47%
Ranked 79th.
46.09%
Ranked 57th. 4% more than Burma

Share of women employed in the nonagricultural sector > % of total nonagricultural employment 40.6%
Ranked 39th.
47.4%
Ranked 31st. 17% more than Burma

Economic activity > Men aged 30-34 97.1%
Ranked 93th. 4% more than United States
93.16%
Ranked 164th.
Expense > % of GDP 3.64%
Ranked 118th.
25.21%
Ranked 60th. 7 times more than Burma

Economic activity > Men aged 40-44 95.66%
Ranked 135th. 4% more than United States
92.17%
Ranked 163th.
Economic activity > Men aged 45-49 95.02%
Ranked 112th. 3% more than United States
92.2%
Ranked 156th.
Economic activity > Men aged 55-59 92.02%
Ranked 44th. 20% more than United States
76.57%
Ranked 137th.
Economic activity > Men aged 60-64 82.64%
Ranked 47th. 64% more than United States
50.34%
Ranked 121st.
Economic activity > Women aged 25-29 69.82%
Ranked 83th.
79.87%
Ranked 49th. 14% more than Burma
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ per capita 2.33$
Ranked 141st.
9.89$
Ranked 123th. 4 times more than Burma

Economic activity > Women aged 45-49 73.24%
Ranked 69th.
80.06%
Ranked 48th. 9% more than Burma
Employment to population ratio, 15+, male > % 79.2%
Ranked 28th. 25% more than United States
63.6%
Ranked 122nd.

Force participation rate > Male > % of male population ages 15-64 87.65%
Ranked 29th. 8% more than United States
81.46%
Ranked 101st.

Force > Total per 1000 546.65
Ranked 10th. 4% more than United States
526.07
Ranked 21st.

Labor force participation rate > Employment-population ratio, men aged 15 to 24 64.4%
Ranked 25th. 15% more than United States
55.8%
Ranked 60th.

GNI growth > Annual % 13.64%
Ranked 11th. 6 times more than United States
2.42%
Ranked 67th.

GNI per capita > Current LCU 182,030.72
Ranked 52nd. 3 times more than United States
52,608.35
Ranked 90th.

Unemployment > Male > % of male labor force 4.7%
Ranked 36th.
5.6%
Ranked 53th. 19% more than Burma

Economic activity > Men aged 25-29 96.34%
Ranked 41st. 6% more than United States
90.93%
Ranked 159th.
Force > Female > % of total labor force 44.96%
Ranked 62nd.
46.23%
Ranked 44th. 3% more than Burma

Economic activity > Women aged 20-24 67.81%
Ranked 69th.
72.42%
Ranked 52nd. 7% more than Burma
Economic activity > Women aged 65 plus 32.9%
Ranked 27th. 4 times more than United States
7.41%
Ranked 95th.
Economic activity > Women aged 30-34 73.32%
Ranked 75th.
79.8%
Ranked 57th. 9% more than Burma
Net income from abroad > Current LCU -116,000,000
Ranked 54th.
269.9 billion
Ranked 6th.

Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 6%
Ranked 38th. 9% more than United States
5.5%
Ranked 55th.

Unemployment > Female > % of female labor force 8.8%
Ranked 27th. 63% more than United States
5.4%
Ranked 58th.

Force participation rate > Female > % of female population ages 15-64 70.04%
Ranked 35th.
70.07%
Ranked 34th. The same as Burma

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 40-44 84.66%
Ranked 82nd.
87.2%
Ranked 67th. 3% more than Burma
Economic activity > Women aged 50-54 72.82%
Ranked 46th. 1% more than United States
72.09%
Ranked 50th.
Economic activity > Women aged 55-59 67.63%
Ranked 27th. 15% more than United States
58.96%
Ranked 44th.
Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ > Per capita 2.32$ per capita
Ranked 146th.
9.87$ per capita
Ranked 124th. 4 times more than Burma

Workers' remittances and compensation of employees > Received > US$ 117 million$
Ranked 107th.
2.92 billion$
Ranked 26th. 25 times more than Burma

Unemployment > Unemployment > Total > % of total labor force 6%
Ranked 40th. 3% more than United States
5.8%
Ranked 43th.

Economic activity > Women aged 15-19 55.71%
Ranked 23th. 49% more than United States
37.46%
Ranked 59th.
GNI > Current LCU per capita 182,030.72
Ranked 52nd. 3 times more than United States
52,608.35
Ranked 90th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 50-54 83.41%
Ranked 45th. 4% more than United States
80.24%
Ranked 63th.
Economic activity > Men aged 50-54 94.31%
Ranked 66th. 6% more than United States
88.58%
Ranked 137th.
Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, male > % 51.9%
Ranked 53th. 22% more than United States
42.6%
Ranked 98th.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, female > % 71.8%
Ranked 16th. 37% more than United States
52.3%
Ranked 64th.

Economic activity > Both sexes aged 55-59 79.14%
Ranked 25th. 17% more than United States
67.56%
Ranked 65th.
Force participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15-64 78.76%
Ranked 25th. 4% more than United States
75.75%
Ranked 40th.

Employment to population ratio, ages 15-24, total > % 50.9%
Ranked 43th. 21% more than United States
42.2%
Ranked 72nd.

Employment to population ratio, 15+, total > % 75.4%
Ranked 18th. 30% more than United States
57.8%
Ranked 95th.

Unemployment, male > % of male labor force 4.7%
Ranked 37th.
8.2%
Ranked 38th. 74% more than Burma

Unemployment, total > % of total labor force 6%
Ranked 40th.
8.1%
Ranked 37th. 35% more than Burma

Employment in agriculture > % of total employment 62.7%
Ranked 5th. 45 times more than United States
1.4%
Ranked 68th.

Employment in services > % of total employment 25.1%
Ranked 85th.
78%
Ranked 5th. 3 times more than Burma

Labor participation rate > Total > % of total population ages 15+ 74.2%
Ranked 26th. 13% more than United States
65.4%
Ranked 76th.

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