Employment Trends by Gender in AT31 (1999-2024)

Key Insights:

• Consistent Growth: Both female and male employment showed overall upward trends over the 25-year period.
• Gender Gap: Male employment consistently exceeded female employment throughout all years, with the gap remaining relatively stable.
• Female Employment Growth: Female employment increased from 267.7 thousand in 1999 to 356.4 thousand in 2024 (33.2% increase).
• Male Employment Growth: Male employment grew from 347.2 thousand in 1999 to 402.2 thousand in 2024 (15.8% increase).
• COVID-19 Impact: Both genders experienced a slight dip in 2020, with recovery by 2021-2022.
• Narrowing Gap: The employment gap between males and females has been gradually narrowing over time.

Legend Description:

• ■ Female Employment (F) – Total employed females aged 15-64
• ■ Male Employment (M) – Total employed males aged 15-64

Chart Type: Line Chart
Colors Used: Primary color #18baa8 (teal) for females, #ff6b6b (coral red) for males
Years Displayed: 1999-2024