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Appendices

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Table 17

(Chapter 7: Employment)

Labour Force, Labour Force Participation Rate, Unemployment and Underemployment

2012

2016

2017

Labour Force(1) ('000)

Age Group

Under 25

323

319

300

25-44

1,908

1,900

1,913

45-64

1,486

1,593

1,607

65 and over

65

109

127

Total

3,782

3,920

3,947

Sex

Male

1,971

1,996

1,994

Female

1,811

1,924

1,952

Total

3,782

3,920

3,947

Labour Force Participation Rate (%)

Male

68.7

68.6

68.3

Female

53.5

54.8

55.1

Overall

60.5

61.1

61.1

Unemployment

Unemployed persons ('000)

124

133

123

Unemployment rate (%)

3.3

3.4

3.1

Underemployment

Underemployed persons ('000)

57

55

46

1.5

1.4

1.2

Underemployment rate (%)

Notes:

Figures are compiled based on data collected in the General Household Survey from January to December of the year concerned as well as mid-year population estimates.

(1) 'Labour force' refers to the land-based non-institutional population aged 15 and over who satisfy the criteria for

being classified as employed population or unemployed population.

Source: Social Analysis and Research Section, Census and Statistics Department

(For enquiries, please call 2887 5508.)

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