The table illustrates the proportions of male and female workers employed in six sectors in 1993 and 2003.
Overall, services and transport accounted for the largest share of employment for both genders, while construction remained the least popular sector, particularly among women. Over the decade, there were some noticeable changes in workforce distribution across the sectors.
In 1993, the proportion of women working in services and transport was significantly higher than that of men, at 53% and 22% respectively. A similar pattern can be observed in manufacturing, where women accounted for 25% of the workforce compared to 16% of men. In contrast, agriculture was dominated by male workers, with 38% of men employed in this sector, whereas only 8% of women worked in it. Social services also had a higher proportion of female workers (13%) than males (5%). Meanwhile, no women were employed in construction, compared to 12% of men.
By 2003, there were several notable changes in employment patterns. The proportion of women in services and transport declined significantly to 36%, while the figure for men rose to 31%, narrowing the gap between the two genders. In agriculture, both male and female participation decreased sharply, falling to 8% and 6% respectively. In contrast, the business sector experienced substantial growth, with female employment increasing dramatically from 1% to 22%, while the percentage of men rose from 7% to 25%. Meanwhile, female participation in manufacturing dropped considerably to 12%, whereas the figure for men increased slightly. In construction, although men still accounted for a higher proportion, their share declined marginally to 10%, while female participation rose to 6%. Finally, employment in social services increased for both genders, reaching 18% for women and 9% for men