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Labour Force Survey Findings January 2025 (2025)
Source: January 2025 (Q1) Labour Force Survey (LFS) Findings, BNSI
| Indicator | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force | 240,650 | 121,565 (50.5%) | 119,085 (49.5%) |
| Labour Force Participation Rate | 76.0% | 80.4% | 72.0% |
| Employed Persons | 214,725 | 108,935 (50.7%) | 105,790 (49.3%) |
| Underemployed Persons* | 65,225 | — | — |
Under-Employed – Quarter One: 2025
Source: January 2025 (Q1) Labour Force Survey (LFS) Findings, BNSI
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| Series | Total Employed | Total Under Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 77 | 23 |
Percentage of Employed By Highest Examination and Sex Quarter One 2025
Source: January 2025 (Q1) Labour Force Survey (LFS) Findings, BNSI
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| Series | None | BJC / Pitman / RSA, Etc. | GCE O-Level / BGCSE | GCE A-Level | Degree / Professional Qualification | Other Trade Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 17 | 11 | 30 | 1 | 30 | 11 |
| Male | 28 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 14 |
| None | BJC / Pitman / RSA, Etc. | GCE O-Level / BGCSE | GCE A-Level | Degree / Professional Qualification | Other Trade Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 17 | 11 | 30 | 1 | 30 | 11 |
| Male | 28 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 14 |
Unemployment Rate By Age Group and Sex: Quarter One, 2025
Source: January 2025 (Q1) Labour Force Survey (LFS) Findings, BNSI
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| Series | 20 - 24 | 25 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 54 | 55 - 64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Male | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
The Labour Force and Its Components First Quarter 2025 (2025)
Source: January 2025 (Q1) Labour Force Survey (LFS) Findings, BNSI
| Location / Sex | Total Labour Force | Employed Labour Force | Unemployed Labour Force | Labour Force Participation Rate | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Bahamas - Total | 240,650 | 214,725 | 25,925 | 76.0% | 10.8% |
| All Bahamas - Women | 119,085 | 105,790 | 13,295 | 72.0% | 11.2% |
| All Bahamas - Men | 121,565 | 108,935 | 12,630 | 80.4% | 10.4% |
| New Providence - Total | 180,810 | 160,840 | 19,970 | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| New Providence - Women | 91,155 | 81,005 | 10,150 | 73.1% | 11.1% |
| New Providence - Men | 89,655 | 79,835 | 9,820 | 80.8% | 11.0% |
| Grand Bahama - Total | 27,310 | 23,810 | 3,500 | 71.9% | 12.8% |
| Grand Bahama - Women | 13,500 | 11,600 | 1,900 | 66.8% | 14.1% |
| Grand Bahama - Men | 13,810 | 12,210 | 1,600 | 77.9% | 11.6% |
| Abaco - Total | 10,520 | 9,065 | 1,455 | 78.2% | 13.8% |
| Abaco - Women | 4,365 | 3,670 | 695 | 71.6% | 15.9% |
| Abaco - Men | 6,155 | 5,395 | 760 | 83.7% | 12.3% |
Employed Persons by Sex and Occupational Group Quarter One 2025 (2025)
Source: January 2025 (Q1) Labour Force Survey (LFS) Findings, BNSI
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| Series | Legislators & Senior Officials | Professional, Science & Engineering Professionals | Clerks | Service Workers & Shop Market Sales Workers | Skilled Agriculture & Fishery Workers | Craft and Related Workers, Plant & Machine Operators & Assemblers | Elementary Occupations | Not Stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16840 | 46835 | 18340 | 57685 | 6295 | 35120 | 28460 | 5150 |
| Women | 9785 | 29180 | 15000 | 33880 | 735 | 3505 | 11825 | 1880 |
| Men | 7055 | 17655 | 3340 | 23805 | 5560 | 31615 | 16635 | 3270 |
| Occupational Group | Total | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislators & Senior Officals | 16,840 | 9,785 | 7,055 |
| Professional, Science & Engineering Professionals | 46,835 | 29,180 | 17,655 |
| Clerks | 18,340 | 15,000 | 3,340 |
| Service Workers & Shop Market Sales Workers | 57,685 | 33,880 | 23,805 |
| Skilled Agriculture & Fishery Workers | 6,295 | 735 | 5,560 |
| Craft and Related Workers, Plant & Machine Operators & Assemblers | 35,120 | 3,505 | 31,615 |
| Elementary Occupations | 28,460 | 11,825 | 16,635 |
| Not Stated | 5,150 | 1,880 | 3,270 |
| TOTAL | 214,725 | 105,790 | 108,935 |
Employed Persons by Sex and Industrial Group Quarter One 2025 (2025)
Source: January 2025 (Q1) Labour Force Survey (LFS) Findings, BNSI
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| Series | Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry & Fishing | Mining, Quarrying, Electricity, Gas & Water | Manufacturing | Construction | Wholesale & Retail | Hotels & Restaurants | Transport, Storage & Communication | Financing, Insurance, Real Estate & Other Business Services | Community, Social & Personal Services | Not Stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3745 | 3970 | 6790 | 17690 | 27885 | 41260 | 16750 | 14835 | 78375 | 3425 |
| Women | 520 | 1010 | 2250 | 675 | 13670 | 21375 | 5925 | 10095 | 48720 | 1550 |
| Men | 3225 | 2960 | 4540 | 17015 | 14215 | 19885 | 10825 | 4740 | 29655 | 1875 |
| Industrial Group | Total | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry & Fishing | 3,745 | 520 | 3,225 |
| Mining, Quarrying, Electricity, Gas & Water | 3,970 | 1,010 | 2,960 |
| Manufacturing | 6,790 | 2,250 | 4,540 |
| Construction | 17,690 | 675 | 17,015 |
| Wholesale & Retail | 27,885 | 13,670 | 14,215 |
| Hotels & Restaurants | 41,260 | 21,375 | 19,885 |
| Transport, Storage & Communication | 16,750 | 5,925 | 10,825 |
| Financing, Insurance, Real Estate & Other Business Services | 14,835 | 10,095 | 4,740 |
| Community, Social & Personal Services | 78,375 | 48,720 | 29,655 |
| Not Stated | 3,425 | 1,550 | 1,875 |
| TOTAL | 214,725 | 105,790 | 108,935 |