Caribbean Labour Statistics
ilo logo
Employed persons by sex and economic activity, British Virgin Islands
Both sexes
Economic activity 1991
Agriculture & fishing 170
Mining 20
Manufacturing 490
Electricity, gas, water 150
Construction 1,160
Wholesale & retail 1,090
Hotel & restaurant 1,820
Transport & communication 630
Financial 320
Real estate 610
Public administration 810
Education 320
Health, social welfare 260
Other social 260
Private households 390
Not applicable 50
Total 8,560
 
Male
Economic activity 1991
Agriculture & fishing 160
Mining 20
Manufacturing 360
Electricity, gas, water 130
Construction 1,130
Wholesale & retail 510
Hotel & restaurant 770
Transport & communication 460
Financial 90
Real estate 350
Public administration 510
Education 70
Health, social welfare 50
Other social 120
Private households 80
Not applicable 30
Total 4,850
 
Female
Economic activity 1991
Agriculture & fishing 10
Mining 0
Manufacturing 140
Electricity, gas, water 20
Construction 30
Wholesale & retail 580
Hotel & restaurant 1,050
Transport & communication 170
Financial 230
Real estate 250
Public administration 300
Education 250
Health, social welfare 210
Other social 140
Private households 310
Not applicable 20
Total 3,710

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

More information on British Virgin Islands?
Information on another country?

Copyright © 1999-2000 International Labour Organization (ILO) Caribbean Office and Multidisciplinary Advisory Team
Phone: (868) 628-1453 to 6; Fax: (868) 628-2433
Disclaimer
E-mail:ilocarib@ilocarib.org.tt

Created July 1999 by SJ; Last updated May 2000 by LM.