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| 1997 | |
| Labour force | 33,420 |
| Male | 18,120 |
| Female | 15,300 |
| Employed labour force | 25,690 |
| Male | 14,560 |
| Female | 11,130 |
| Unemployed labour force | 7,720 |
| Male | 3,560 |
| Female | 4,170 |
| Levels of unemployment: | |
| Youths, (under 25 yrs) | 3,050 |
| Male | 1,560 |
| Female | 1,490 |
| Adults, (25 yrs and over) | 4,680 |
| Male | 2,000 |
| Female | 2,680 |
| Unemployment Rate % | 23.1 |
| Male | 19.6 |
| Female | 27.2 |
| Participation Rate % | 67.0 |
| Male | 74.9 |
| Female | 59.6 |
Source: Labour Force Survey, Central Statistical Office, Dominica
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