The primary economic activity refers to the main economic endeavor or occupation that sustains a particular region or community. It is usually the dominant source of income and employment in that area.
Related terms
Secondary Economic Activity: Secondary economic activities involve manufacturing or processing raw materials obtained from primary activities into finished products. For example, turning cotton harvested from farms into textiles.
Tertiary Economic Activity: Tertiary economic activities are services provided by individuals or businesses. This includes jobs like teaching, healthcare, tourism, and banking.
Quaternary Economic Activity: Quaternary economic activities involve intellectual services such as research and development, technology innovation, and information processing