Table 9.
Average rate and change in wage employment share between April and August.
| April/May | August | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 0.57 | 0.52 | −9% |
| Men | 0.55 | 0.52 | −5% |
| Young | 0.60 | 0.56 | −6% |
| Adult | 0.55 | 0.52 | −7% |
| Low educated | 0.55 | 0.53 | −4% |
| High educated | 0.68 | 0.65 | −5% |
| Urban | 0.60 | 0.58 | −4% |
| Rural | 0.50 | 0.47 | −6% |
Source: Authors’ calculations based on the HFPS.
Note: The table shows the share of wage employment, which includes seasonal/temporary employment, in total employment by group in April/May and August. Countries with available information in April and August: Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Rep., Ethiopia, Guatemala, Cambodia, St. Lucia, Nigeria, and Uzbekistan.