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| 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | |
| Labour force* | 89,210 | 85,595 | 80,940 | 75,450 | 71,495 | 68,575 | 68,860 |
| Male | 58,990 | 56,035 | 54,055 | 52,210 | 48,570 | 46,750 | 46,345 |
| Female | 30,220 | 29,560 | 26,885 | 23,240 | 22,925 | 21,825 | 22,515 |
| Employed labour force | 77,755 | 73,345 | 70,680 | 65,025 | 62,570 | 62,430 | 62,085 |
| Male | 53,680 | 50,090 | 49,265 | 46,115 | 43,740 | 43,560 | 42,685 |
| Female | 24,075 | 23,255 | 21,415 | 18,910 | 18,830 | 18,870 | 19,400 |
| Unemployed labour force | 11,455 | 12,250 | 10,260 | 10,425 | 8,925 | 6,145 | 6,775 |
| Male | 5,310 | 5,945 | 4,790 | 6,095 | 4,830 | 3,190 | 3,660 |
| Female | 6,145 | 6,305 | 5,470 | 4,330 | 4,095 | 2,955 | 3,115 |
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| Youths (under 25 yrs) | 5,820 | 6,450 | 5,745 | 5,660 | 5,055 | 3,510 | 3,695 |
| Male | 2,535 | 3,100 | 2,755 | 3,285 | 2,715 | 1,670 | 1,910 |
| Female | 3,285 | 3,350 | 2,990 | 2,375 | 2,340 | 1,840 | 1,785 |
| Adults, (25 yrs and over) | 5,635 | 5,800 | 4,515 | 4,765 | 3,890 | 2,635 | 3,080 |
| Male | 2,775 | 2,845 | 2,035 | 2,810 | 2,115 | 1,520 | 1,750 |
| Female | 2,860 | 2,955 | 2,480 | 1,955 | 1,755 | 1,115 | 1,330 |
| Unemployment Rate % | 12.8 | 14.3 | 12.7 | 13.8 | 12.5 | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Male | 9.0 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 11.7 | 9.9 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Female | 20.3 | 21.3 | 20.3 | 18.6 | 17.9 | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Participation Rate % | 59.3 | 58.7 | 58.9 | 56.1 | 56.6 | 56.1 | 57.4 |
| Male | 79.7 | 78.6 | 79.7 | 79.0 | 78.5 | 79.4 | 79.3 |
| Female | 39.6 | 39.6 | 38.6 | 34.0 | 35.5 | 34.5 | 36.6 |
* Includes those 14 years old
Source: Labour Force Survey, April Rounds, Central Statistical Office, Belize, various years
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