Employment Trends by Gender in DED4 (2005-2024)

Key Insights:

• Male Employment Dominance: Male employment consistently exceeded female employment throughout the period, with males showing higher absolute numbers.
• Declining Trend: Both genders experienced overall declining employment trends from 2005 to 2024, with significant drops especially after 2019.
• Female Employment Decline: Female employment decreased from 318.1 thousand in 2005 to 277.8 thousand in 2024 (12.7% decrease).
• Male Employment Decline: Male employment dropped from 363.3 thousand in 2005 to 318.0 thousand in 2024 (12.5% decrease).
• COVID-19 Impact: Both genders showed notable declines around 2020-2022, with some recovery by 2024.
• Gender Gap Narrowing: The gap between male and female employment has slightly decreased over time, from 45.2 thousand in 2005 to 40.2 thousand in 2024.

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: 2005-2024