Qatar Economic Review 2006(September) - QNB

Economically Active Population by Gender and Employment StatusThe economically active population increased by 56.2% as per the 2004 Census to reach 437,561compared to the 1997 Census of 280,122 (Table 1.4).Table 1.4Economically ActivePopulation by Genderand Employment Status1997 Census 2004 CensusMales Females Total Males Females TotalEmployer 1,438 39 1,477 2,932 61 2,993Own Account 2,139 48 2,187 1,882 22 1,904Employee 238,645 37,620 267,265 368,129 64,375 432,504Other 163 30 193 160 0 160Total 242,385 37,737 280,122 373,103 64,458 437,561Source: The Planning Council.Economically Active Population by Economic ActivityThere has been a rapid growth in the economically active population in all major economic sectors, witha noticeable rise of 108.6% in the construction sector to 117,049 (Table 1.5), which constitutes 26.8%of the total economically active population.Table 1.5Economically Active Populationby Economic ActivityEconomic Activity 1997 Census 2004 CensusAgriculture, Hunting & Forestry 9,044 10,200Fishing 1,303 1,825Mining and Quarrying 9,364 17,997Manufacturing 24,143 40,039Electricity and Gas 3,206 4,364Construction 56,106 117,049Wholesale and Retail Trade 30,622 54,438Hotels and Restaurants 6,068 10,280Transport, Communication & Storage 9,614 15,218Financial Intermediation 3,094 4,766Real Estate, Renting and Related Activities 4,644 11,859Public Administration 49,873 53,438Education 13,954 19,877Health and Social Work 5,434 11,554Other Community Social Services 7,663 10,130Domestic Services 45,100 53,356Extra-territorial Organisations and Bodies 595 1,171Others 295 --Total 280,122 437,561Source: The Planning Council.OVERVIEW OF THE STATE OF QATAR 8