Census & Social Statistics

January 2025 (Q1) Labour Force Survey (LFS) Findings

September 23, 2025

The January 2025 Labour Force Survey provides a comprehensive overview of employment, unemployment, labour force participation, and workforce characteristics across The Bahamas.

The report examines labour market trends by sex, age, education, occupation, industry, and island, highlighting key indicators such as a 76.0% labour force participation rate, a 10.8% unemployment rate, and youth unemployment of 20.9%.

The findings offer valuable insight into workforce dynamics, underemployment, educational attainment, and economic participation to support evidence-based policymaking, business planning, and national development.

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