Labor force participation rate in Lesotho 2022

In 2022, the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Lesotho remained nearly unchanged at around 66.59 percent. Nevertheless, this was the first time during the observed period that the labor participation rate increased in Lesotho.
The labor force participation rate is the share of people aged 15 and over who are economically active (i.e. employed or actively searching for work). It is calculated by dividing the economically active population aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.

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