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Data Dictionary: World Development Indicators 2013
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Data Source: Social Explorer; The World Bank
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Variable Details
T23. Unemployment
Universe: Universe:
T145_004Unemployment Rate
Percent base:
None - percentages not computed
Aggregation method:
None -- No totals are displayed for this variable when multiple geographies are selected
Formula used to compute this variable:
#ReturnType oretval = new #ReturnType(); if (SE:T145_002.IsNull) oretval.IsNull = true; else if (ORG:WDI10_4_001.IsNull) oretval.IsNull = true; else oretval = (SE:T145_002/ORG:WDI10_4_001)*100; return oretval;
Variables used in the formula:
SE:T145_002
In Labor Force 15 Years and Over: Unemployed
ORG:WDI10_4_001
Labor Force, Total
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; World Development Indicators 2013: Technical Documentation
  World development Indicators: Technical Documentation -> Variable Descriptions -> Unemployment
Unemployment
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.