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Question
Compare and analyse the sector-wise trends in employment, based on following information:
Trends in Employment (Sector-wise)
| Sector | 1999-2000 | 2011-12 |
| Primary sector | 60.4 | 48.9 |
| Secondary sector | 15.8 | 24.3 |
| Tertiary sector | 23.8 | 26.8 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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Solution
The table shows that the workforce engaged in the primary sector has decreased from 1999-2000 to 2011-12. The proportion of the workforce employed in the secondary and tertiary sectors has increased. Though the shift from primary to secondary and tertiary education is encouraging, the increase is not significant.
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