Caribbean Labour Statistics
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Labour force by sex and economic activity, British Virgin Islands
Both sexes
Economic activity 1991
Agriculture & fishing 170
Mining 20
Manufacturing 520
Electricity, gas, water 150
Construction 1,240
Wholesale & retail 1,130
Hotel & restaurant 1,860
Transport & communication 640
Financial 330
Real estate 620
Public administration 820
Education 330
Health, social welfare 260
Other social 260
Private households 410
Not applicable 110
Total 8,880
 
Male
Economic activity 1991
Agriculture & fishing 160
Mining 20
Manufacturing 370
Electricity, gas, water 130
Construction 1,210
Wholesale & retail 530
Hotel & restaurant 790
Transport & communication 470
Financial 100
Real estate 360
Public administration 520
Education 70
Health, social welfare 50
Other social 120
Private households 80
Not applicable 60
Total 5,040
 
Female
Economic activity 1991
Agriculture & fishing 10
Mining 0
Manufacturing 140
Electricity, gas, water 20
Construction 30
Wholesale & retail 600
Hotel & restaurant 1,080
Transport & communication 170
Financial 230
Real estate 260
Public administration 300
Education 250
Health, social welfare 210
Other social 150
Private households 330
Not applicable 60
Total 3,840

Source: 1991 Census of Population and Housing, Statistics Unit, British Virgin Islands

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