In 2019, the majority of the people employed in Libya had elementary occupations or were skilled agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers. Men with such occupation amounted to 434 thousand, against 291 thousand women. In general, the gender gap in employment was observed in all occupations. However, gender disparities were smaller among clerical support workers, as well as technicians and associate professionals.
Number of people employed in Libya in 2019, by occupation and gender
(in 1,000s)
The source adds the following information:
"The employed comprise all persons of working age who, during a specified brief period, were in one of the following categories: a) paid employment (whether at work or with a job but not at work); or b) self-employment (whether at work or with an enterprise but not at work)."
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