Lesotho Labour Force

Lesotho LS: Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | Person | World Bank

LS: Labour Force data was reported at 959,001.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 942,650.000 Person for 2016. LS: Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 823,862.500 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 959,001.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 678,788.000 Person in 1990. LS: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Sum; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
959,047.00 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 66.462 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.348 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 71.317 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.658 % in 1990 and a record low of 66.150 % in 2014. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
66.46 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 68.125 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 67.967 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 72.699 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.798 % in 1990 and a record low of 67.717 % in 2014. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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 March 2017.; Weighted average; Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
68.13 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 44.193 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.296 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 58.650 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.710 % in 1990 and a record low of 44.193 % in 2017. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
44.19 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 59.265 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 59.282 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 65.296 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.001 % in 1997 and a record low of 58.774 % in 2013. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
59.26 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 61.511 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.475 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 67.103 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.538 % in 1999 and a record low of 60.871 % in 2013. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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 March 2017.; Weighted average; Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
61.51 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 37.090 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.190 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 51.900 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.140 % in 1990 and a record low of 37.090 % in 2017. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
37.09 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 74.383 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.140 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 78.151 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.636 % in 1990 and a record low of 74.033 % in 2015. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
74.38 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 75.240 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.973 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 78.892 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.386 % in 1990 and a record low of 74.847 % in 2015. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
75.24 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 51.252 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.351 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.227 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.975 % in 1990 and a record low of 51.252 % in 2017. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
51.25 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 79.675 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.960 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 82.753 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.866 % in 1999 and a record low of 78.982 % in 2013. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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; 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
79.68 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1966 - 2013 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 65.240 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 45.190 % for 2008. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 51.380 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2013, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.920 % in 1999 and a record low of 41.150 % in 1996. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
65.24 2013 yearly 1966 - 2013

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1997 - 2013 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 45.120 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.950 % for 2008. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 45.120 % from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2013, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.750 % in 1999 and a record low of 29.060 % in 2006. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
45.12 2013 yearly 1997 - 2013

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1966 - 2013 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 57.280 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.080 % for 2008. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 40.080 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2013, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.530 % in 1999 and a record low of 26.630 % in 1996. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
57.28 2013 yearly 1966 - 2013

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1997 - 2013 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 37.790 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.530 % for 2008. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 37.790 % from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2013, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.510 % in 1999 and a record low of 20.700 % in 2006. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
37.79 2013 yearly 1997 - 2013

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1966 - 2013 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 73.990 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.880 % for 2008. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 62.140 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2013, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.170 % in 1999 and a record low of 44.550 % in 1966. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
73.99 2013 yearly 1966 - 2013

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1997 - 2013 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 52.590 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.390 % for 2008. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 52.590 % from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2013, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.650 % in 1999 and a record low of 34.390 % in 2008. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
52.59 2013 yearly 1997 - 2013

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1966 - 2013 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 77.416 % in 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 78.774 % for 2008. LS: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 77.416 % from Dec 1966 (Median) to 2013, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126.958 % in 1966 and a record low of 45.156 % in 1976. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
77.42 2013 yearly 1966 - 2013

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

2019 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 88.514 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 88.514 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2019, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.514 % in 2019 and a record low of 88.514 % in 2019. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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 May 21, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
88.514 2019 yearly 2019 - 2019

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

LS: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2019 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 86.009 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 86.009 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2019, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.009 % in 2019 and a record low of 86.009 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Advanced 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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 September 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
86.009 2019 yearly 2019 - 2019

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

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

2019 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 91.313 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 91.313 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2019, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.313 % in 2019 and a record low of 91.313 % in 2019. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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 May 21, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
91.313 2019 yearly 2019 - 2019

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

LS: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2019 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 55.299 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 55.299 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2019, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.299 % in 2019 and a record low of 55.299 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Basic 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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 May 21, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
55.299 2019 yearly 2019 - 2019

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

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

2019 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 46.224 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 46.224 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2019, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.224 % in 2019 and a record low of 46.224 % in 2019. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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 May 21, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
46.224 2019 yearly 2019 - 2019

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

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

2019 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 66.038 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 66.038 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2019, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.038 % in 2019 and a record low of 66.038 % in 2019. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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 May 21, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
66.038 2019 yearly 2019 - 2019

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

LS: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2019 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 53.916 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 53.916 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2019, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.916 % in 2019 and a record low of 53.916 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Intermediate 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 Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with intermediate education to the working-age population with intermediate education. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed September 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
53.916 2019 yearly 2019 - 2019

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

LS: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2019 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 87.060 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 87.060 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2019, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.060 % in 2019 and a record low of 87.060 % in 2019. LS: Labour Force With Intermediate 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 Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with intermediate education to the working-age population with intermediate education. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed May 21, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
87.060 2019 yearly 2019 - 2019

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Lesotho LS: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Lesotho LS: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

LS: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 46.722 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.860 % for 2016. LS: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 48.486 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.585 % in 1999 and a record low of 46.672 % in 2013. LS: 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 Lesotho – Table LS.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
46.72 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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