Unemployment and participation rates for ages 15 – 19 years
Between 2001 and 2006, the youth participation rate rose 10%. From 1996 to 2006 the youth unemployment rate steadily dropped from 9.8% to 6.0%.
Unemployment and participation rates for all ages
From 1996 to 2006 the participation rate fell from 71.4% to 67.2%. Unemployment dropped from 3.3% to 2.3%.
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