Jamaica Labour Force

Jamaica JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 72.867 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 72.515 % for 2016. JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 71.775 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74.372 % in 1994 and a record low of 70.773 % in 2004. JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
72.87 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 63.553 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.128 % for 2016. JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 61.961 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.794 % in 1994 and a record low of 60.682 % in 2004. JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
63.55 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 82.290 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.007 % for 2016. JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 81.404 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.290 % in 2017 and a record low of 80.968 % in 1990. JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
82.29 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2011 - 2011 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 1.900 Hour in 2011. JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 1.900 Hour from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2011, with 1 observations. JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children studying and working refer to the average weekly working hours of those children who are attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
1.90 2011 yearly 2011 - 2011

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

Jamaica JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2011 - 2011 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 1.900 Hour in 2011. JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 1.900 Hour from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2011, with 1 observations. JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children studying and working refer to the average weekly working hours of those children who are attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
1.90 2011 yearly 2011 - 2011

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

Jamaica JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week

2011 - 2011 | Yearly | Hour | World Bank

JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data was reported at 2.000 Hour in 2011. JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data is updated yearly, averaging 2.000 Hour from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2011, with 1 observations. JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Average working hours of children studying and working refer to the average weekly working hours of those children who are attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
2.00 2011 yearly 2011 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14

2002 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 6.200 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.800 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 6.200 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.800 % in 2005 and a record low of 1.100 % in 2002. JM: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
6.20 2011 yearly 2002 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14

2002 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 6.000 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.300 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 6.000 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.300 % in 2005 and a record low of 0.600 % in 2002. JM: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
6.00 2011 yearly 2002 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14

2002 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14 data was reported at 6.400 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.300 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 6.400 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.300 % in 2005 and a record low of 1.500 % in 2002. JM: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
6.40 2011 yearly 2002 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2002 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 100.000 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 97.500 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 97.500 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 % in 2011 and a record low of 82.900 % in 2002. JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
100.00 2011 yearly 2002 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2011 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 100.000 % in 2011. JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 100.000 % from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2011, with 1 observations. JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
100.00 2011 yearly 2011 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2011 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 100.000 % in 2011. JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 100.000 % from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2011, with 1 observations. JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Study and work refer to children attending school in combination with economic activity.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
100.00 2011 yearly 2011 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2005 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 79.160 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.880 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 77.020 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.160 % in 2011 and a record low of 74.880 % in 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. Unpaid family workers are people who work without pay in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
79.16 2011 yearly 2005 - 2011

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2005 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 80.410 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 81.000 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 80.705 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.000 % in 2005 and a record low of 80.410 % in 2011. JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Unpaid family workers are people who work without pay in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
80.41 2011 yearly 2005 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2005 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 77.900 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.570 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 74.235 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.900 % in 2011 and a record low of 70.570 % in 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. Unpaid family workers are people who work without pay in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
77.90 2011 yearly 2005 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2005 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 16.870 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.260 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 16.565 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.870 % in 2011 and a record low of 16.260 % in 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. Wage workers (also known as employees) are people who hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that provide basic remuneration that does not depend directly on the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
16.87 2011 yearly 2005 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2005 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 16.640 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.330 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 13.485 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.640 % in 2011 and a record low of 10.330 % in 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. Wage workers (also known as employees) are people who hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that provide basic remuneration that does not depend directly on the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
16.64 2011 yearly 2005 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2005 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 17.090 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.440 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 18.765 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.440 % in 2005 and a record low of 17.090 % in 2011. JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. Wage workers (also known as employees) are people who hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that provide basic remuneration that does not depend directly on the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
17.09 2011 yearly 2005 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2002 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 0.000 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.500 % for 2005. JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 2.500 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.100 % in 2002 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2011. JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
0.00 2011 yearly 2002 - 2011

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2011 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 0.000 % in 2011. JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2011, with 1 observations. JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
0.00 2011 yearly 2011 - 2011

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

Jamaica JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14

2011 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data was reported at 0.000 % in 2011. JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2011, with 1 observations. JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. Children in employment refer to children involved in economic activity for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey. Work only refers to children involved in economic activity and not attending school.; ; Understanding Children's Work project based on data from ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank.; ;

Last Frequency Range
0.00 2011 yearly 2011 - 2011

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 67.229 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 67.021 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 66.717 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.932 % in 1994 and a record low of 65.882 % in 2004. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Early release of the 2017 ILO Labour Force Estimates and Projections, retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
67.23 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 43.894 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.523 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 43.810 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.692 % in 1990 and a record low of 43.188 % in 2003. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
43.89 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 57.294 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 57.020 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 56.387 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.453 % in 1994 and a record low of 55.398 % in 2004. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Early release of the 2017 ILO Labour Force Estimates and Projections, retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
57.29 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 29.963 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.676 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 31.088 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.111 % in 1993 and a record low of 29.676 % in 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
29.96 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 77.426 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.286 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 77.325 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.180 % in 1998 and a record low of 76.668 % in 2007. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Early release of the 2017 ILO Labour Force Estimates and Projections, retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
77.43 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 57.284 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.885 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 56.441 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.127 % in 1990 and a record low of 54.812 % in 2006. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Early release of the 2017 ILO Labour Force Estimates and Projections, retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
57.28 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 73.998 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.778 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 73.125 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.291 % in 1994 and a record low of 71.701 % in 2001. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. 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.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
74.00 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 65.070 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.770 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 64.635 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.730 % in 1982 and a record low of 52.710 % in 1985. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
65.07 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 36.440 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36.660 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 44.845 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.750 % in 1960 and a record low of 29.440 % in 1980. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
36.44 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 59.130 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.630 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 56.385 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.490 % in 1982 and a record low of 36.500 % in 1970. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
59.13 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 33.270 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33.300 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 39.350 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.920 % in 1960 and a record low of 17.650 % in 1980. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
33.27 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 71.262 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.165 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 73.250 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.490 % in 1960 and a record low of 65.490 % in 1985. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.26 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 39.590 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 39.963 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 50.570 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.560 % in 1960 and a record low of 36.900 % in 2011. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
39.59 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 82.978 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.380 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 77.855 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.277 % in 1994 and a record low of 45.235 % in 1970. JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour Force. 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.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
82.98 2017 yearly 1960 - 2017

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JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2008 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 76.727 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.872 % for 2022. JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 76.727 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2023, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.814 % in 2008 and a record low of 73.089 % in 2021. JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with advanced education to the working-age population with advanced education. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed October 16, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
76.727 2023 yearly 2008 - 2023

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JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2008 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 76.529 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.394 % for 2022. JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 78.028 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2023, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.430 % in 2008 and a record low of 73.067 % in 2021. JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with advanced education to the working-age population with advanced education. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed October 16, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
76.529 2023 yearly 2008 - 2023

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JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2008 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 42.890 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.928 % for 2022. JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 42.724 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2023, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.790 % in 2008 and a record low of 40.330 % in 2011. JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with basic education to the working-age population with basic education. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed October 16, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
42.890 2023 yearly 2008 - 2023

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JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2008 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 67.119 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.399 % for 2022. JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 68.327 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2023, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.434 % in 2008 and a record low of 66.359 % in 2021. JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with basic education to the working-age population with basic education. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed October 16, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
67.119 2023 yearly 2008 - 2023

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Jamaica JM: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 43.165 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.091 % for 2016. JM: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 43.077 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.738 % in 1994 and a record low of 42.616 % in 2000. JM: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Labour 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 supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
43.15 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64
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JM: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64
JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week
JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Female: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week
JM: Average Working Hours of Children: Study and Work: Male: Aged 7-14: Hours per Week
JM: Children in Employment: % of Children Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Female: % of Female Children Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Male: % of Male Children Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Study and Work: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Unpaid Family Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Wage Workers: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: % of Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Female: % of Female Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Children in Employment: Work Only: Male: % of Male Children in Employment: Aged 7-14
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
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JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male
JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population
JM: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
JM: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
JM: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force
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