Labor Force 2008-2009

Items Unit 2008 2009 Change(%)
2009/2008
Population over15 Years of Age 1,000 persons 18,623 18,855 1.24
Male 9,201 9,307 1.15
Female 9,422 9,547 1.33
Labor Force 1,000 persons 10,853 10,917 0.59
Male 6,173 6,180 0.11
Female 4,680 4,737 1.23
as % of Total Population % 47.38 47.51
Employment 1,000 persons 10,403 10,279 -1.20
Male 5,902 5,776 -2.13
Female 4,501 4,502 -0.03
% in Agriculture % 5.14 5.28
% in Industry % 36.84 35.85
% in Services % 58.02 58.87
Unemployment Rate % 4.14 5.85

*Calculated from annual averages


Source: Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)