Labor force participation rate of 16- to 24-year-olds, by sex, July 1999-2002 (not seasonally adjusted) Percent Total Men Women 1999 72.6 76.0 69.1 2000 71.9 75.4 68.4 2001 70.8 74.2 67.5 2002 69.5 72.2 66.7