The number of male employees was the highest for the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector at about 18.5 thousand, compared to about 6.7 thousand female employees in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2020. The gross enrolment ratio for women exceeded that of men for tertiary education in 2017, however, the increased education levels did not correlate with improved employment opportunities for females.
Number of employees in the Middle East and North Africa in 2020, by sector and gender
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