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CHART 2.4 |
Labor force participation rates by age, 2004
for youth and older workers
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- Youth in Canada and the U.S. participated in the labor market to a much greater extent than youth in Korea, Japan,
Mexico, and most of Europe.
- Older persons in non-Scandinavian European countries were less likely to remain in the labor force than their counterparts
in North America and Asia.
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NOTE: Youth are defined as persons under age 25 and over age 14 or 15. Older workers are defined as persons ages 55 to 64.
SOURCE: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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