Spain vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by
Spain
22,203
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
32,527
in 2019
Spain rank
5th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
2nd
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by over time
- Spain
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 32,527 against 22,203 in Spain, a difference of 10,324.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.5 times Spain's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
Spain ranks 5th 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 | Spain | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19,774 | 29,222 | 9,449 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 18,328 | 30,720 | 12,392 | 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, Spain or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 32,527 against 22,203 in Spain as of 2019.
- What is the difference in employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by between Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 10,324, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
- How do Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
- Spain ranks 5th 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, NUTS 1 region and occupation (2008-2026). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.