The pie charts illustrate the proportions of male and female employees in three employment sectors—industry, agriculture, and services—in two countries in 2007.
Overall, in Country A, a higher percentage of male workers were employed in the industry sector compared to female workers, while female workers had higher employment rates in both the services and agriculture sectors. In contrast, in Country B, male workers had the highest representation in all three sectors, with significant differences in agriculture and industry when compared to female workers.
In Country A, 56% of male workers were employed in the services sector, making it the most prominent sector for men, followed by agriculture at 29%. The industry sector had the smallest share at 15%. Conversely, for female workers, the services sector also had the highest percentage at 49%, followed by agriculture at 43%, and industry at only 8%.
In Country B, the services sector was predominant for both male and female workers, with 65% of males and 49% of females employed in this field. The industry sector accounted for 32% of male employment, significantly higher than the 11% of female workers. The agriculture sector had minimal participation from both genders, with only 3% of males and 1% of females working in this field.
