A total of 528,000 people (66.8% of the labour force) were employed in 2004. They were distributed within the following economic activities: 15.9% in agriculture, hunting and fishing; 12.7% in mining, quarrying and manufacturing; 11.7% in construction; 19.4% in commerce, hotels and restaurants, 5.4% in transportation, storage and communications; and 34.9% in services and other branches.