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St. Vincent & the Grenadines* |
| Main labour force indicators | 1991 |
| Labour force | 41,680 |
| Male | 26,730 |
| Female | 14,950 |
| Employed labour force | 33,440 |
| Male | 21,800 |
| Female | 11,640 |
| Unemployed labour force | 8,240 |
| Male | 4,930 |
| Female | 3,310 |
| Levels of unemployment | |
| Youths (under 25 years) | 4,560 |
| Male | 2,670 |
| Female | 1,890 |
| Adults (25 years and over) | 3,680 |
| Male | 2,260 |
| Female | 1,420 |
| Unemployment rate % | 19.8 |
| Male | 18.4 |
| Female | 22.1 |
| Participation rate % | 62.3 |
| Male | 80.8 |
| Female | 35.8 |
* St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been conducting Labour Force Surveys since 1997.
The results of the 1997 and 1998 LFS will be published in the next Digest.
Source: 1991 Population and Housing Census Report Vol 2, Statistical Office
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