TABLES DATA ITEM 1: AGRICULTURAL POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLDS This section provides examples of tables that can be used for the presentation of sex-disaggregated data collected in relation to the agricultural population and households. TABLES Data Item 1: Agricultural population and households

T 1.14

T 1.13

Migration of household members by sex and age, and sex of the head of household

T 1.12

D 1.5

T 1.11

Distribution of holdings or subholdings by type of holding and sex of the holder or sub-holder

T 1.10

D 1.4

T 1.9

Distribution of agricultural holdings or sub-holdings by sex of the holder or sub-holder

T 1.8

D 1.3

T 1.7

Dependency ratio of the household (number of inactive versus active household members) by sex of the head of household

T 1.6

D 1.2

T 1.5

Characteristics of the agricultural population by sex and sex of the head of household

T 1.4

D 1.1

T 1.3

Sex-disaggregated data

T 1.2

No.

T 1.1

Tables

Table 1.1 Distribution of the agricultural population by age and sex at national and sub-national level This table presents age and sex-disaggregated data on the distribution of the agricultural population. Such information can be used to prepare population pyramids which may reflect national and regional differences in male-female ratios by age group. These pyramids can be used to illustrate processes such as the feminization or masculinization of the agricultural sector as a result of male or female dominated rural out-migration, civil conflicts or the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Region / Age group

Total

Male N

Female %

N

Male – Female share %

Male

Female

Region: ... < 5 years 5 - 9 years 10 – 14 years … 60 – 64 years ≥ 65 years Age not specified Total

100

100

Region: ... National Sources: Guinea (E 1.1), Mali (E 1.2) and Ethiopia (E 1.3)

NOTE - Changes in the structure of the agricultural population need to be met with adjustments in agricultural support services provided. Table 1.2 Distribution of agricultural holders by sex and age at national and sub-national level This table illustrates the distribution of agricultural holders by sex and age group. The information can be used for the identification of target groups for agricultural programmes and activities. Sex of holder Region / Age Region: … ≤ 20 years 20 to 29 years …. ≥ 65 years Total

Total number of holders

Male N

Male – Female share Female

%

100

Region: … National Sources: Mauritania (E 1.6), Botswana (E 1.7) and Ethiopia (E 1.8)

N

%

100

Male Holders

Female holders

Table 1.3 Educational status of the agricultural population by sex at national and sub-national level Sex-disaggregated information on socio-economic characteristics of the agricultural population can be used to illustrate gender differences that may exist within the population in relation to topics such as marital status, education status, primary and secondary economic activities, employment status, involvement in saving and credit programmes, membership of farmers’ organisations, involvement in domestic activities, land ownership and the possession of animals. This table provides sex-disaggregated data on education levels of the agricultural population. Such information can be used for the development of education programmes and poverty reduction efforts. The data can be presented at different levels, varying from very basic (refer to Example 1.1 from Guinea) which is not recommended, to more detailed as reflected in the table below and Example 1.3 from Ethiopia. Homme

Région/

Femme

N

Niveau d’instruction

%

N

Ensemble %

N

%

Région: ... Analphabète Fond 1 Fond 2 Second général Second technique Supérieur Alphabétisé Mederasa Autre Non concerné Ensemble

100

100

100

Région: ... Ensemble du pays Source: Mali (E 1.2)

Table 1.4 Employment status relating to the main economic activity of household members by sex and sex of the head of household at national and sub-national level Sex-disaggregated data on the employment status and involvement of the agricultural population in economic activities are relevant for the planning as well as monitoring and evaluation of rural development and poverty reduction programmes. This table illustrates the employment status of economically active male and female household members in male headed households. Main Economic Activity - Male headed households Male HH members

Region/ Employment status

N

%

Female HH members N

%

Total N

%

Region: … Employer Own account worker Employee Unpaid family worker Others Total

100

100

100

Region: … National

 Same for female headed households  Same for secondary economic activities Source: Ethiopia (E 1.3)

NOTE - Depending on country specific situations, employment status categories selected in relation to agricultural activities can also include categories such seasonal employees, permanent employees, cooperative members and apprentices. The employment status of the economically active agricultural population can also be tabulated on an activity basis (e.g. in relation to crop production, livestock rearing, forestry and fish farming).

Table 1.5 Involvement of the economically active agricultural population in agriculture by sex of the household members and sex of the head of household at national and sub-national level Sex-disaggregated information on the involvement of men and women in agricultural activities can be used to identify areas open to male and female farmers for development support. It also enables planners and policy makers to take account of national and regional differences in the levels of involvement of the men and women in agricultural activities in their programmes and policies. Such information can be collected and tabulated at different levels, varying from basic (refer to the table below) to more detailed (refer to Table 1.6). Male headed households Level of involvement in agricultural activities (%) Total Male HH members

Region

Female HH members

Fully agriculture Male HH members

Female HH members

Part-time agriculture Male HH members

Female HH members

Fully others Male HH members

Female HH members

Region: ... Region: ... National

 Same for female headed households Source: Ethiopia (E 1.3)

Table 1.6 Main economic activity of the economically active agricultural population by sex of the household member and sex of the head of household at national and sub-national level This table highlights the principal economic activities performed in male headed households by male and 1 female household members between the ages of 18 and 65 years. Activité économique principale – CE Masculin Membres d’exploitation masculins

Région/ Activité économique principale

Effectif

%

Membres d’exploitation Féminins Effectif

%

Ensemble Effectif

%

Région: … Agriculture Elevage Pêche Chasse Artisanat Commerce Pisciculture Transformation Cueillette Sylviculture Apiculture Autres Inactifs Ensemble Région: ….

NOTE – The list of economic activities highlighted can be Ensemble du pays

adapted to country specific circumstances. For example, a country such as Senegal would most probably add horticulture to list.

Source: Mali (E 1.2)  Same for female headed households  Same for secondary economic activities  Same for the youth (5 to 17 year old) and elderly (≥65 years)

1

The age group depends on the definition used to define the active agricultural population. This can differ between countries.

Table 1.7 Distribution of agricultural holdings by sex of the holder at national and sub-national level Sex-disaggregated information on the distribution of agricultural households/holdings and sub-holdings can be used to assess whether female managed holdings receive an equal share of the benefits obtained from agricultural and poverty reduction programmes and whether they have equal access to and control over productive agricultural resources. Moreover it can be used to gain greater insight into the roles of male and female household members with regard to the management of agricultural holdings and sub-holdings, and to monitor changes in the type of agricultural holdings managed by male and female holders. Policy makers and planners require such information for the development of appropriate agricultural and rural support programmes which take account of existing differences in the type of agricultural units managed by male and female holders. This table indicates the distribution of male and female managed agricultural holdings. Sex of the holder

Total number holdings Region

Male holder N

Female holder %

N

%

Region: ... Region: ... National Sources: Mali (E 1.5), Mauritania (E 1.6), Botswana (E 1.7) and Ethiopia (E 1.8)

Table 1.8 Distribution of agricultural sub-holdings by sex of the sub-holder and sex of the head of household at national and sub-national level

This table highlights the number and percentage of sub-holdings managed by male and female sub-holders in male managed holdings. CE Masculin Sexe du sous-exploitant* Effectif total des sousexploitations Région Région: ... Région: ... Ensemble du pays * Sous-exploitant = responsable de [la] parcelle  Same for female managed holdings Sources: Mali (E 1.2 & E1.9)

Masculin Effectif des sousexploitations

% des sousexploitations

Féminin Effectif des sousexploitations

% des sousexploitations

Table 1.9 Distribution of collective and individual plots by sex of sub-holder at national and subnational level This table illustrates the number of sub-holders, specified by sex, involved in the management of collective/family plots (in French: champ/parcelle collective) or individual plots (in French: parcelle individuelle). Sub-holders responsible for a family or collective plot are usually also the head of the holding within the African context. Type de gestion de la parcelle Parcelle collective Effectif total

Région

Parcelle individuelle

Sexe du sous-exploitant Masculin

Féminin

Effectif total

Sexe du sous-exploitant Masculin

Féminin

Région: … Région: … Ensemble du pays Source: Niger (E 2.1)

NOTE - This table does not provide information on the size of the plot managed by male and female subholders.

Table 1.10 Distribution of agricultural holdings by type of agricultural activity and sex of the holder at national and sub-national level

This table provides greater insight into different types of agricultural holdings managed by male and female holders. Male holder Region/ Type of activity

Total number of households

Total N of holdings

N involved in activity

Female holder % involved in activity

Total N of holdings

N involved in activity

% involved in activity

Region … Crops only Livestock only Pastoralist Crops and livst. Other Total Region … National Source: Tanzania (E 1.10)

NOTE - Agricultural activities such as fish farming, forestry production and fruit crop production can also be added to the list (refer to Example 1.11 – Benin).

Table 1.11 Distribution of agricultural households by household size and sex of the head of household at national and sub-national level

Sex disaggregated information on the household size is a useful classification item for understanding the dependence of rural people on land and for evaluating household members as a source of labour for the household. This table indicates whether differences can be observed between the sizes of male and femaleheaded households. Male headed households

Region

Total number of male headed households

Total number of household members

Female headed households

Average household size

Total number of female headed households

Total number of household members

Average household size

Region: ... Region: ...

National Source: Guinea (E 1.1), Mali (E 1.2) and Ethiopia (E 1.3)

Table 1.12 Distribution of agricultural holdings by number of agriculturally active holding members and sex of holder at national and sub-national level

Sex-disaggregated information on the number of agriculturally active holding members and the dependency ratio of agricultural households provides planners and policy makers with an indication of agricultural labour availability in male and female managed holdings and their abilities to actively participate in agricultural programmes and projects. Members of holdings with high dependency ratios might not be able to participate in programmes and projects due to time, labour and/or financial constraints. This table highlights whether differences exist with regard to the (average) number of active holding members available to male and female holders. Region/ Number of active holding members

Male holders N

%

Female holders N

%

Region: … 1 2 3-4 5-9 10-14 ≥ 15 Total

100

Region: … National Sources: Guinea (E 1.1), Mali (E 1.2) and Ethiopia (E 1.3)

100

Male – Female share Male holders

Female holders

Table 1.13 Average dependency ratio of agricultural households by sex of the head of household at national and sub-national level

This table illustrates the average dependency ratio of male headed agricultural households. Male headed households Number of male headed households

In-active agricultural population (0 -17, 65+ yrs old)

Active agricultural population (18 – 65 yrs old)

Average dependency ratio*

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Region Region: ... Region: ... National

* Average dependency ratio (column 5) = (column 3 / column 4) / column 2

 Same for female households

Sources: Guinea (E 1.1), Mali (E 1.2) and Ethiopia (E 1.3)

Table 1.14 In- and out-migration of holding members by sex at national and sub-national level Sex-disaggregated information on migration can be used to determine whether there is a surplus or shortage of male/female labourers in specific areas and to illustrate the impact of development processes and programmes (poverty reduction strategies) or lack thereof. A minimum presence of 6 months is often used as a selection criterion by agricultural censuses for the registration of household members (including the head of the household). This table provides insight into the in- and outflow of men and women from agricultural areas. Mouvements migratoires des membres du ou des ménage(s) de l’exploitation Région/ Provenance ou destination

Départs Masculin

Féminin

Arrivés Ensemble

Masculin

Féminin

Ensemble

Région: … Bamako Une autre ville de la région Une autre ville du Mali Un village de la région Un autre village du Mali Pays limitrophes Autres pays Inconnue Ensemble Région: … Ensemble du pays Source: Mali (E 1.13) and Senegal (E 1.14)

NOTE –The data above can also be differentiated according to the sex of the head of the household.