Labour market indicators

Unemployment rate in 2001: 11.2% (ILO data)

Working population:

Employment by sector:

Employment contracts
Employment contracts are precisely regulated by law. Official approvals are required.

Salaries

National monthly minimum wage as of 01/01/03: US$ 69 (3,175 syrian pounds) for public sector

Social security contributions

Employer: N/A.

Employee: N/A.

Number of hours

Legal definition of full time work (per week): The statutory workweek for administrative staff is 6 days of 6 hours each, and laborers work 6 days a week of 8 hours each.

Retirement age: N/A.

Unions

Average rate of union membership:100 %. Belonging to a trade union is compulsory in order to be employed.

Unions: N/A.

Useful links

For further informations on the labour market, check out the following web sites:

- International Labour Organization (ILO): studies, statistics and reports on working conditions and labour markets

- NATLEX : ILO database on national labour laws