Employment percentages of young people across seven sectors in 2005 and 2010

The table illustrates the percentage of young people employed across seven distinct sectors in a specific country during 2005 and 2010. Overall, it is evident that the employment landscape shifted significantly over the five-year period, with the service-related industries becoming more prominent.

In 2005, social services was the primary employer, accounting for 34% of young workers, followed by manufacturing at 21% and shops, restaurants, and hotels at 20%. By 2010, however, the proportion of young people in social services dropped sharply to 22%, and manufacturing employment also fell to 14%. Conversely, the shops, restaurants, and hotels sector saw a marked rise, climbing to 32% to become the leading sector for youth employment.

Regarding the smaller sectors, agriculture and business both experienced growth, rising from 5% to 8% and 7% to 10% respectively. The 'other' category also saw a slight increase from 8% to 10%. In contrast, employment in the transport sector remained relatively stable, experiencing a marginal decline from 5% in 2005 to 4% in 2010. These figures highlight a clear transition towards retail and hospitality roles among the younger workforce.