4.3.2.2.The Socio-economic Conditions in the Subproject Area a) Socio-economic Condition from Field Survey: The average household size in the samples surveyed is 4.8, which is higher Demographics - than the national average of 3.89 (Statical yearbook, 2013). Household size for household is smaller on average than men-headed households (4.85 people compared with 4.91 people, respectively) which is expected as most of them are single parent households. Table 4.9: Average member and labor in a household Household Size Members in a household (%) (Group Average) 5-8 9 people 1-2 people 3-4 people people and more Total 4.8 17.5 36.2 35.3 11.0 Commune/ward Ngoc Son 4.8 17.5 36.2 35.3 11.0 commune Group of gender + Headed men 4.91 17.5 34.6 36.7 13 household + Headed women 4.85 21.9 31.9 31.2 15.0 household Group of income 17.0 26.9 36.2 19.9 Group 1 (poorest) 15.5 32.1 34.6 17.8 Group 2 15.3 3.5 37.5 13.7 Group 8.7 49.7 34.7 6.9 4 13.5 49.3 35.2 2.0 Group 5 (richest) Source: Survey data The data showed that in the sub-project area large household size is relatively in higher proportion than in other areas of Vietnam. In general, large household size means more labor for the family in the rural areas thus contributing to the relatively lower poverty rate in the area. The agriculture, forestry and fishery sector provides the main source of Occupation - employment for the inhabitants in the sub-project area, accounting for 41.6% of the working age population. Still significant percentages are reported to be working in the trading services (14.3%) and handicrafts (15.6%). Table 4.10: Main occupation of laborers (included all household laborers)
4.3.2.2.The Socio-economic Conditions in the Subproject Area a) Socio-economic Condition from Field Survey: Demographics - The average household size in the samples surveyed is 4.8, which is higher than the national average of 3.89 (Statical yearbook, 2013). Household size for household is smaller on average than men-headed households (4.85 people compared with 4.91 people, respectively) which is expected as most of them are single parent households. Table 4.9: Average member and labor in a household Household Size (Group Average) Members in a household (%) 1-2 people 3-4 people 5-8 people 9 people and more Total 4.8 17.5 36.2 35.3 11.0 Commune/ward Ngoc Son commune 4.8 17.5 36.2 35.3 11.0 Group of gender + Headed men household 4.91 17.5 34.6 36.7 13 + Headed women household 4.85 21.9 31.9 31.2 15.0 Group of income Group 1 (poorest) 17.0 26.9 36.2 19.9 Group 2 15.5 32.1 34.6 17.8 Group 15.3 3.5 37.5 13.7 4 8.7 49.7 34.7 6.9 Group 5 (richest) 13.5 49.3 35.2 2.0 Source: Survey data The data showed that in the sub-project area large household size is relatively in higher proportion than in other areas of Vietnam. In general, large household size means more labor for the family in the rural areas thus contributing to the relatively lower poverty rate in the area. Occupation - The agriculture, forestry and fishery sector provides the main source of employment for the inhabitants in the sub-project area, accounting for 41.6% of the working age population. Still significant percentages are reported to be working in the trading services (14.3%) and handicrafts (15.6%). Table 4.10: Main occupation of laborers (included all household laborers)
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