As a country becomes more developed, its employment structure changes. Explain the sort of changes which may occur

As a country becomes more developed, its employment structure changes. Explain the sort of changes which may occur

As a country becomes more developed, its employment structure changes. Explain the sort of changes which may occur

Primary activities decrease:

  • As the country gets richer, it can rely less on its own natural resources and start importing from other countries.
  • Importing products means the country can get a wider range of products at a cheaper price.

Secondary activities increase and then decrease:

  • It increases as country makes more products but then the country starts importing "ready made products" so less people are needed in the secondary industry.
  • Machines also take over secondary employment when countries get rich enough to buy them.

Tertiary activities increase:

  • Machines have taken over employment in other areas so people must seek work in tertiary.
  • As the country improves its health and education service, more jobs are needed.
  • More leisure time therefore more demand for leisure based jobs.
Economic Development

Coffee growers in Brazil

Coffee growers in Brazil

Economic Development

Countries that rely on one product

Countries that rely on one product

Economic Development

Employment changes as a country develops

Employment changes as a country develops

Economic Development

Employment structures

Employment structures

Economic Development

Changes in Britain's employment structure

Changes in Britain's employment structure

Economic Development

GNP (gross national product)

GNP (gross national product)