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Labour force participation rate

Labour force participation rate is the ratio between the total labour force divided by the total working-age population.

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Definition

Labour force participation rate is the ratio between the total labour force divided by the total working-age population.

The working age population refers to people aged 15 to 64.

This indicator is measured as a percentage of each age group.

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