Economic sectors APHG

Primary sector

Agricultural and extractive activities. Relied upon in many developing nations

Secondary sector

Processing activities-manufacturing, construction and power production. Many developing nations support secondary activities with lower labor costs than developed countries

Tertiary sector

The portion of the economy concerned with the provision of goods and services to people in exchange for payment.

Quaternary sector

Service sector industries concerned with the collection, processing, and manipulation of information and capital. Examples include finance, administration, insurance, and legal services.

Quinary sector

Service sector industries that require a high level of specialized knowledge or technical skill. Examples include scientific research and high-level management.