Statistics on population and labour force activity components are compiled from the quarterly national household survey. The latest statistics available are for the period June to August 2004 and the distribution of females aged 15 or over by economic activity is outlined below.
Persons aged 15 years and over classified by Principal Economic Status1, 2004.
Principal Economic Status June-August, 2004
|
Thousands
|
|
|
Females
|
|
At Work
|
745.5
|
Unemployed
|
37.2
|
Student
|
180.0
|
Home Duties
|
560.0
|
Retired
|
68.8
|
Others
|
39.4
|
Total Females
|
1,631.0
|
Males
|
|
At Work
|
1,052.1
|
Unemployed
|
80.5
|
Student
|
170.4
|
Home Duties
|
4.6
|
Retired
|
208.3
|
Others
|
71.5
|
Total Males
|
1,587.4
|
All Persons
|
|
At Work
|
1,797.6
|
Unemployed
|
117.7
|
Student
|
350.4
|
Home Duties
|
564.6
|
Retired
|
277.1
|
Others
|
110.9
|
Total Persons
|
3,218.4
|
1Classification based on respondent's own subjective assessment.
Source: Quarterly National Household Survey, Central Statistics Office.