Definition: The percentage of young adults ages 16 through 24 who are in the labor force. Percentage of 16 – 24 Year Olds in Labor Force, by Calendar Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 MD 61.5% 63.4% 61.1% 59.9% 60.0% 59.2% 59.1% 58.3% US 60.9% 61.5% 59.5% 57.3% 57.2% 57.8% 58.2% 58.4% … Continue reading Youth Employment