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. 2006 Sep;91(9):721–723. doi: 10.1136/adc.2006.096263

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