1 Socio-Economic Status 1.1 Labor and earnings The survey results indicate that 62% of the population was in the labor force in 2016, that is, either currently employed or not employed but seeking employment. Of those in the labor force, 98% were employed or working, while 2% were unemployed and seeking work. A gap in the labor force participation between males and females was observed. Labor participation was significantly higher among males compared to females. A higher percentage of the rural population participated in the labor force over the six months prior to the survey, compared to that of urban population (Figure 5). Labor force participation over the previous six months (%15-65 population) 100% 80% 100% 38% 60% 80% 42% 36% 58% 64% Urban Rural 60% 40% 20% Labor force participation over the previous six months (%15-65 population) 40% 62% 0 20% 0 In the labour force Not in the labour force In the labour force Not in the labour force 100% 13% 80% 60% 60% 40% Figure 5 : Labor force participation in the six months prior to data collection (% of population aged 15-65) 20% 87% 0% Male In the labour force Not in the labour force 20 ICTs in Myanmar: 2016 40% Female Base: 15-65 population