Question

Discuss the shares of three different sectors in employment.

Answer 1

The shares of three different sectors in employment are as follows (data from India for the period 1972-2019):

1. Primary Sector (Agriculture and related activities): The largest employer, but its share has declined over time. It was about 74% of total employment in 1972-73, reduced to 56.6% in 2004-05, and further declined to 43% in 2018-19.
2. Secondary Sector (Industry and Manufacturing): This sector's share has been increasing steadily. It was around 11% in 1972-73, increased to 18.7% in 2004-05, and reached 25% in 2018-19.
3. Tertiary Sector (Services): The share in employment rose from 15% in 1972-73 to 24.7% in 2004-05 and further to 32% in 2018-19.