Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005
171 Mr. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the distribution of women of working age by economic activity, indicating those at work, those engaged in homecaring, those in education and so on. [3516/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraStatistics 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.
|
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.
