Labor force participation rate of 16- to 24-year-olds, by sex, July 1998-2001 (not seasonally adjusted) Percent Total Men Women 1998 72.8 76.3 69.3 1999 72.6 76.0 69.1 2000 71.9 75.4 68.4 2001 70.8 74.2 67.5