Data on employment rates in the public administration sector for men aged 15-64 around the world (percentage of the working-age male employed population) and a graph of the top countries

Abstract

Data showing that the employment rate for men aged 15-64 in Uruguay’s public administration sector reached 20.8% in 2021 indicates that the country’s public sector is absorbing a relatively large labor force. In general, public sector employment rates depend heavily on the size of a country’s public administration and public services. Uruguay’s high rate is likely due to the expansion of public services and the provision of stable employment opportunities. Compared to other countries, countries with higher public sector employment rates typically tend to invest more in social security and public infrastructure, and place more emphasis on administrative functions. In the longer term, changes in economic growth and fiscal policy may also affect public sector employment rates.

Employment rate in the public administration sector for men aged 15-64 (percentage of working-age males in the workforce)

Based on data from 1981 to 2021, the maximum employment rate for men aged 15-64 in the public administration sector was recorded in Ukraine in 2003: 43.6%. This high employment rate indicates that Ukraine at the time had a large workforce, mainly in the public sector. Ukraine’s peak employment rate was due to a large public sector influenced by the Soviet Union and a strengthened public administration. Ukraine’s public sector employment rate has since gradually declined, to 41.3% in 2021. This decline is likely a result of the downsizing of the public sector as a result of economic reforms and efficiency improvements. Furthermore, on a global scale, public sector employment rates fluctuate depending on each country’s economic policies, administrative reforms, and the growth of the private sector, and generally, the proportion of the public sector tends to decrease as an economy matures. Data from Ukraine shows that public sector employment rates are sensitive to political and economic fluctuations, with reforms and international influences having a significant impact on this figure.

The maximum is 43.6%[2003] of Ukraine, and the current value is about 41.3%

Employment rate in the public administration sector for men aged 15-64 (percentage of working-age males in the working population) (Worldwide)

Looking at data from 1981 to 2021, the employment rate in the public administration sector for men aged 15-64 in Djibouti was an extremely high 56.3% in 1996. This high employment rate reflects the large share of Djibouti’s public sector in the labour market. Djibouti’s high public sector employment rate is related to the country’s stage of development and the importance of administrative functions, and is thought to be particularly influenced by the government’s employment policies and the expansion of public services. Djibouti’s public administration sector employment rate has since risen to 88.3% in 2021. This significant increase signals Djibouti’s progress in expanding its public sector, meaning the government is on track to create jobs and strengthen civil services. Djibouti’s high employment rate may be due to the country’s immature economic base and policies to guarantee employment through the public sector. Overall, public sector employment rates in Djibouti are closely related to the country’s economic situation and policies, especially in developing countries where the public sector tends to be the major source of employment.

The maximum is 56.3%[1996] of Djibouti, and the current value is about 88.3%

Employment rate in the public administration sector for men aged 15-64 (percentage of working-age males in the labour force) (world, latest year)

According to 2021 data, Argentina has the highest employment rate in the public administration sector for men aged 15-64 at 21.9%, compared to the overall average of 10.2%. Additionally, the overall total is 142%, which is an above-average employment rate when calculated by simply adding up the data from each country. Argentina’s high public sector employment rate is related to the country’s economic structure and the size of its public sector. In countries with a large public sector, there is a demand for the government to provide comprehensive public services, and many jobs tend to be concentrated in public institutions. Argentina places great importance on social security and government services, which is reflected in its high employment rate. On the other hand, with the overall average being 10.2%, employment rates in the public administration sector are relatively low in many countries, with the private sector being the main source of employment. This suggests that private-sector-led economic activity is progressing and the role of the public sector is becoming relatively smaller. Additionally, the total of 142% may be due to the possibility that the same country was counted multiple times or due to the way the data was compiled. Taking such deviations into account, we can see that each country’s specific economic policies and public sector employment situation have a significant impact on the employment rate.

The maximum is 21.9% of Argentina, the average is 10.2%, and the total is 142%

Employment rate in the public administration sector for men aged 15-64 (percentage of working-age males in the labour force) (region, latest year)

Based on 2008 data, the employment rate in the public administration sector in agriculture and primary occupations for men aged 15-64 was highest in the Central African Republic at 6.36%, with the overall average and total also at 6.36%. The data shows the relative low level of public sector employment vis-à-vis men in agriculture and primary occupations. The highest figure, 6.36%, for the Central African Republic indicates a relatively high share of the public sector among workers in agriculture and primary occupations, but overall it is a very low share. This means that the public administration sector employs relatively fewer people in the areas of agriculture and primary occupations. In general, agriculture and primary occupations tend to be private sector dominated rather than public sector employment. These occupational fields often have low public sector employment rates due to limited government employment. In addition, in developing countries, the public sector may have limited size and budgets, and may not provide sufficient public employment opportunities for people working in agriculture or primary occupations. These low employment rates reflect the public sector’s focus primarily on urban areas and highly skilled occupations, and its relatively little support for agriculture and primary occupations.

The maximum is 6.36% of Central African Republic, the average is 6.36%, and the total is 6.36%

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