July 20, 2022 22:29

Iranian Labor Market Marred by Gender Gap

Women’s economic participation rate stood at only 13.8% during March 21-June 21, which means only 13.8% of all Iranian women (4.39 million) of ages 15 and above were either employed or looking for a job

Iran’s labor market suffers from a very low participation of women, data released by the Statistical Center of Iran confirm.
Women’s economic participation rate stood at only 13.8% in the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 21-June 21), the Statistical Center of Iran reported.
This means only 13.8% of all Iranian women (4.39 million) of ages 15 and above were either employed or looking for a job.
In contrast, the labor force participation rate for men stood at 68% (21.59 million) during the same period.

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