Annual growth rate of civilian labor force by sex and age, 1950-2000 and projected 2000-2050 Percent 1950-2000 2000-2050 TOTAL 1.6 0.6 Men 1.1 0.6 Women 2.6 0.7 16 to 24 years 1.4 0.6 25 to 54 years 1.8 0.4 55 years and older 1.1 1.4