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Difference between the sectors: Primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, and quinary sectors

The primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, and quinary sectors represent various business types and the goods they procure and sell in an economic setup. They differ in the following ways:
The primary sector comprises the basic industries for providing basic materials to other industries. This sector encompasses the extraction of raw materials from the environment, such as through agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry, and mining. The output of the primary sector is primarily raw materials or semi-processed goods.
The secondary sector uses raw materials from the primary sector to produce consumable items. The secondary sector comprises industries that use basic materials to form new and improved materials. This sector involves the transformation of raw materials into finished goods through manufacturing and processing.
The tertiary sector is the largest sector of the economy in many high-income countries. It’s a leading source of employment in rural areas, and contributes to rural community development.
The tertiary sector, also known as the service sector, is the third sector of the economy and is made up of companies that provide services to consumers and businesses. The tertiary sector includes a wide range of activities, such as:
• Retail
• Entertainment
• Financial services
• Health care
• Education
• Transportation
• Real estate
• Business and personal services
• Social work:
The tertiary sector provides services to support the primary and secondary sectors, such as banking, trade, and transportation.
The quaternary and quinary sectors are both parts of the economy, but they differ in their focus and activities:
Quaternary sector
This sector is based on knowledge-based work, such as research and development (R&D), information technology (IT), and consultancy. Quaternary activities are specialized tertiary activities that require technical abilities and specialized knowledge.
Quinary sector
This sector is based on decision-making and leadership and includes government organizations, public services, healthcare, and education. Quinary activities include top-level decision-makers in industry, commerce, and education. Quinary sector employees are often called “gold collar” professionals because they have high levels of education and experience.

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