About 40.5% of the population of working-age (over 10 years old) are economically active in Iran. The economically active population has been increasing in Iran. Recent statistics indicates a 0.4% rise in 1397 (the year ended March 20, 2019) as compared with the previous year. Approximately 88% of the economically active population employed in 1397. This ratio stands about 89.6% for men. More than 50% of the employed population is engaged in the service sector. Additionally, the manufacture sector accounted for about 32% of the total active population in 1397.