Abstract

• The involvement of people with disabilities in the economy is essential for promoting global economic growth. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors affecting the labor force participation of disabled individuals in Myanmar. The 2019 Inter-censal Survey (ICS) data are utilized. The study makes use of the descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and probit regression model. In Myanmar, the employment rate for people with disabilities is around 24%. The probit regression model's findings indicate that the labor force participation of disabled people varies significantly depending on their age, sex, marital status, level of education, household size, annual household income, states and regions, as well as their difficulty with seeing, walking, remembering, taking care of themselves, and communicating. For disabled people who are married, better educated, and have larger household incomes, their probability of participation in labor force is higher. It was discovered that women with disabilities are less likely to work than men with disabilities. It is obvious that there are gender inequalities in Myanmar's labor force. However, disabled people who have bigger families and difficulty with seeing, walking, remembering, self-care, and communicating are less likely to participate in the labor force. Additionally, there are differences in the employment of disabled persons geographically. As a result, it would be beneficial to reduce discrimination among people with disabilities as they first enter labor market and to highlights the adaptations that allow them to seek jobs based on their disabilities. The government and policymakers should put plans into action to ensure the long-term prosperity of disabled people.