Germany vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit)

Germany
388.9 Thousand persons
in 2026
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
266.3 Thousand persons
in 2020
Germany rank
8th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
11th

Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
0200400600200820172026

How they compare

Germany currently reports 388.9 Thousand persons against 266.3 Thousand persons in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 122.6 Thousand persons.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.5 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 8th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 11th of 45 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 594.75 Thousand persons 274.75 Thousand persons 320 Thousand persons Germany
2010s 495.94 Thousand persons 300.42 Thousand persons 195.52 Thousand persons Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit), Germany or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Germany, at 388.9 Thousand persons against 266.3 Thousand persons in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2026.
What is the difference in employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) between Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
122.6 Thousand persons, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
How do Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit)?
Germany ranks 8th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 11th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026) - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 836 data points, 2008–2026
Last refreshed