Employment Trends by Gender in PL22 (1999-2024)

Key Insights:

• Recovery and Growth: Both female and male employment showed strong recovery from economic challenges, with steady growth from 2005 onwards.
• Gender Gap: Male employment consistently exceeded female employment throughout all years, with the gap remaining relatively stable.
• Female Employment Growth: Female employment increased from 742.8 thousand in 1999 to 868.5 thousand in 2024 (16.9% increase).
• Male Employment Growth: Male employment grew from 942.1 thousand in 1999 to 1010.5 thousand in 2024 (7.3% increase).
• Economic Recovery: After reaching lows around 2000-2003, both genders showed sustained growth from 2004-2024.
• Narrowing Gap: The employment gap between males and females has been gradually narrowing over time, from 199.3 thousand in 1999 to 142.0 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: 1999-2024