Spain vs United Kingdom: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by

Spain
20,456
in 2008
United Kingdom
29,451
in 2008
Spain rank
5th
United Kingdom rank
2nd

Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by over time

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 29,451 against 20,456 in Spain, a difference of 8,995.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.4 times Spain's.

Across all 10 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

Spain ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 2nd of 31 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Spain United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1990s 14,620 26,818 12,198 United Kingdom
2000s 18,202 28,320 10,118 United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 29,451 against 20,456 in Spain as of 2008.
What is the difference in employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by between Spain and United Kingdom?
8,995, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom?
10 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2008.
How do Spain and United Kingdom rank globally for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
Spain ranks 5th and United Kingdom ranks 2nd of 31 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 1.1 activity, NUTS 1 region and occupation (1999-2008). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 1.1 activity, NUTS 1 region and occupation (1999-2008)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
137 places, 1,344 data points, 1999–2008
Last refreshed