The figures illustrate the economic contributions of five industries in Australia from 2005 to 2009 as well as the distribution of employment across these sectors in 2009. Overall, the data highlights trends in economic output and workforce allocation during this period.
The line graph reveals that the services sector dominated the economy throughout the years, while agriculture and construction contributed the least. In contrast, the pie chart shows that services also employed the majority of the workforce in 2009, whereas mining had the smallest share of employment despite its significant economic role.
Between 2005 and 2009, the services industry consistently contributed the highest percentage to Australia’s economy, peaking at around 45% in 2009. Mining showed steady growth, rising from approximately 10% to 20%, surpassing manufacturing and agriculture. Meanwhile, agriculture and construction remained the lowest contributors, with agriculture declining slightly over the years.
In 2009, the services sector employed 57.5% of the workforce, aligning with its economic dominance. Manufacturing and construction accounted for 13.1% and 11.2% of employment, respectively, despite their smaller economic contributions. Mining, which contributed significantly to the economy, employed only 5.3% of workers, indicating higher productivity with fewer employees compared to other sectors.