Saint Lucia: Female unemployment

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 Saint Lucia

Unemployment rate for females

 Latest value 12.17
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2023
 Average 21.54
 Min - Max 12.17 - 28.43
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 12.17 percent, a decline from 17.83 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 8.37 percent, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Saint Lucia from 1991 to 2023 is 21.54 percent. The minimum value, 12.17 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 28.43 percent was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Saint Lucia - Female unemployment - Recent values chart

Historical series
Saint Lucia - Female unemployment - historical chart - 1991-2023




Definition: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Labor force 0.10 2023 million people
 Unemployment rate 11.09 2023 percent
 Female unemployment 12.17 2023 percent
 Male unemployment 10.14 2023 percent
 Youth unemployment 28.15 2023 percent
 Labor force participation 68.01 2023 percent
 Labor force: percent female 46.85 2023 percent
 Female labor force participation 62.62 2023 percent
 Male labor force participation 73.59 2023 percent
 Self-employment 28.81 2022 percent
 Informal employment 31.90 2019 percent
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