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 Population Growth |
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689 012 inhabitants in 2006, an increase of 11% since 1990 (8,000 more inhabitants on average per year). |
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Figures as at 4th quarter 2006
. Haute-Savoie : 6 %
. Rhône-Alpes : 7,6 %
. France : 8,8 % |
| Number crossing the border |
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45 000 crossing the border to work in 2006 |
| Distribution of employment by Industry (2006) |
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. Employees : 55 202
. + 50 Employees : 4,9%
. 10 to 50 Employees : 17,9 %
. - 10 Employees : 77,2 % |
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Distribution of the 196 201 employees in the private sector (2005)
. Industry : 29,7%
. Commerce : 19,2%
. Construction : 7,6%
. Services : 43,5%
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| Bar turning and cutting WEB |
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65 % of French turnover in the sector
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Chiffres 3ème trimestre 2006 |
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. France : 172 %
. Rhône-Alpes : 119 %
. Haute-Savoie : 90 % |
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| L'agriculture |
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145 hectares, or 31% of the area of the Department
5 100 farmers
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