Table 1

 Comparison between France and NMSP districts

France (%)NMSP (%)
Source: 1999 census.
Age
<201.021.10
20–2919.1118.85
30–3929.1329.06
40–4929.2529.39
50–5919.4119.52
60–691.861.87
70–790.140.14
80–890.050.05
90–990.010.01
Sex
Men55.1054.95
Women44.9045.05
SES
Farmers2.722.39
Self-employed6.626.75
Executives13.1212.11
Intermediate professions23.0723.37
Employees28.8329.83
Blue collar workers25.6425.54
Economic sector
Agriculture4.003.81
Fishing0.120.13
Mining0.200.21
Industry (general)17.2616.09
Electricity, gas, water0.900.86
Building industry5.836.05
Commerce13.2413.81
Hotels and restaurants3.543.70
Transportation and communication6.446.66
Finance3.002.80
Lodging, services11.2010.88
Public administration9.8410.43
Education7.307.20
Health and social activities11.5611.81
Collective, social and personnel services4.354.36
Home activities1.121.13