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Employment-to-Working Age Population Ratio by Sex and Age Group

Table ID: 3K3F2010

Indicator Ratio of employed persons to the total population 15 years old and over
Definition Population 15 Years Old and Over: This refers to number of population 15 years old and over excluding overseas workers. Overseas workers are excluded in the estimation of the size of working population (population aged 15 years and over) since the data on their economic characteristics are not collected because they are not considered part of the labor force in the country.

EMPLOYED: Include all persons 15 years old and over as of their last birthday and during the basic survey reference period are reported as either: a. At work. Those who do any work even for one hour during the reference period for pay or profit, or work without pay on the farm or business enterprise operated by a member of the same household related by blood, marriage, or adoption; OR b. With a job but not at work. Those who have a job or business but are not at work because of temporary illness/injury, vacation, or other reasons. Likewise, persons who expect to report for work or to start operation of a farm or business enterprise within two weeks from the date of the enumerator's visit, are considered employed.
Method of Computation EPR = Employed Persons / Population 15 years and over
Source of Basic Data National: Total, men, women; Age group: 15-24, 25-54, 55+
Source Document/Agency Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
Frequency of Release Annually
Latest Available 2018
Level of Disaggregation National; Sex; Age Group
Remarks This is a Millennium Development Goal (MDG) indicator on employment. Annual statistics from the LFS refer to averages of the estimates for January, April, July and October survey rounds.  This is the approved methodology contained in the National Statistical Coordination Board Resolution No. 9, Series of 2009 (July 2009). LFS data from 1995-1996 were adjusted based on the 1980 Census-based population projections, those from 1997-2005 were adjusted based on the 1995 Census-based population projections, from 2006 to 2015 were adjusted based on the 2000 Census-based population projections and those starting 2016 were adjusted based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing.  Starting April 2016 round, the LFS adopted the 2013 Master Sample Design.  As such, there are breaks in the data series.
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Last Updated 9/27/18
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