Special Area No. 3 - Participation Rate

The working population of Special Area No. 3 had a participation rate of 79.1% in 2016, precipitously declining -13.7% from 91.7% in 2011. The male segment had the lowest decline over last five years, decreasing -9.34% to 85.4%.

Definition: The participation rate measures the total labour force (comprised of those who are employed and unemployed, combined) relative to the size of the working-age population.