Italy vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by

Italy
24,053
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
32,527
in 2019
Italy rank
4th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
2nd

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

  • Italy
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 32,527 against 24,053 in Italy, a difference of 8,474.

That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.4 times Italy's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.

Italy ranks 4th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 35 countries.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 22,844 29,222 6,378 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 22,587 30,720 8,133 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by, Italy or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 32,527 against 24,053 in Italy as of 2019.
What is the difference in employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by between Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
8,474, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
How do Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
Italy ranks 4th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 2 activity (2008-2026). 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. 2 activity (2008-2026)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 655 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed