Switzerland vs West-Nederland: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by

Switzerland
4,205 Thousand persons
in 2008
West-Nederland
3,945 Thousand persons
in 2008
Switzerland rank
17th
West-Nederland rank
16th

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

  • Switzerland
  • West-Nederland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 4,205 Thousand persons against 3,945 Thousand persons in West-Nederland, a difference of 260 Thousand persons.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times West-Nederland's.

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

Switzerland ranks 17th and West-Nederland ranks 16th of 42 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Switzerland West-Nederland Difference Ahead
1990s 3,839 Thousand persons 3,573 Thousand persons 265.8 Thousand persons Switzerland
2000s 3,989 Thousand persons 3,799 Thousand persons 189.38 Thousand persons Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by, Switzerland or West-Nederland?
Switzerland, at 4,205 Thousand persons against 3,945 Thousand persons in West-Nederland as of 2008.
What is the difference in employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by between Switzerland and West-Nederland?
260 Thousand persons, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and West-Nederland?
10 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2008.
How do Switzerland and West-Nederland rank globally for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
Switzerland ranks 17th and West-Nederland ranks 16th of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 1.1 activity and NUTS 2 region (1999-2008). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 1.1 activity and NUTS 2 region (1999-2008)
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
386 places, 3,775 data points, 1999–2008
Last refreshed