Labor force participation rate of 16- to 24-year-olds, by sex, July 2000-2003 (not seasonally adjusted) Percent Total Men Women 2000 71.6 75.2 68.1 2001 70.7 74.1 67.2 2002 69.5 72.3 66.6 2003 67.3 70.0 64.5