The services sector employed 49.9% of the Iranian employed population (11.74 million) in the current Iranian year’s third quarter (Sept. 23-Dec. 21), 0.9% higher than the corresponding period of last year.
The industrial and agricultural sectors provided 34.7% and 15.4% of jobs respectively, according to the Statistical Center of Iran.
Over 8.16 million were employed in the industrial sector, indicating an increase of 0.4% year-on-year, while 3.63 million worked in the agriculture sector, posting a 1.3% YOY decrease.
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