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MEASURE and DEFINITION FORMULAS

Civilian Labor Force
Participation Rate

The proportion of the civilian noninstitutional populations that is actively participating in the civilian labor force.

Civilian Labor Force
Division Symbol
Civilian Noninstitutional
Population

Unemployment Rate

The proportion of the civilian labor force that is unemployed

Unemployed
Division Symbol
Civilian Labor Force

Employment
Population Ratio

The proportion of the civilian noninstitutional population that is employed.

Employed
Division Symbol
Civilian Noninstitutional
Population

 
Note: All of these are for people 16 years and older.
 

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