Labor force participation rate of 16- to 24-year-olds, by sex, July 2002-2005 (not seasonally adjusted) Percent Total Men Women 2002 69.5 72.3 66.6 2003 67.3 70.0 64.5 2004 67.2 70.4 63.9 2005 66.6 69.6 63.6