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CHART 5.6

Labor force participation rates by sex, 2005

  • China had the highest labor force participation rates for both men and women.

  • The participation rate for women was lowest in India.

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Chart of Labor force participation rates by sex, 2005

NOTE: Participation rates are for the working-age population (persons ages 15 to 64).

SOURCE: World Bank.

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