Table 1 Economically active children in 26 countries, by industry and gender (averages).
Industry | Both sexes (%) | Boys (%) | Girls (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Agriculture, hunting, forestry, and fishing | 70 | 69 | 72 |
Manufacturing | 8.3 | 9.4 | 7.9 |
Wholesale and retail trade, restaurants, and hotels | 8.3 | 10.4 | 5.0 |
Services | 6.5 | 4.7 | 8.9 |
Transport, storage, and communication | 3.8 | 3.8 | – |
Construction | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
Mining and quarrying | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
Source: Ashagrie.2