Sweden vs West-Nederland: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive … 1 occupation

Sweden
5,263 Thousand persons
in 2025
West-Nederland
4,768 Thousand persons
in 2025
Sweden rank
13th
West-Nederland rank
15th

Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive … 1 occupation over time

  • Sweden
  • West-Nederland
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 5,263 Thousand persons against 4,768 Thousand persons in West-Nederland, a difference of 495 Thousand persons.

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

Across all 18 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Sweden ranks 13th and West-Nederland ranks 15th of 47 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sweden West-Nederland Difference Ahead
2000s 4,546 Thousand persons 3,950 Thousand persons 595.75 Thousand persons Sweden
2010s 4,828 Thousand persons 4,038 Thousand persons 789.72 Thousand persons Sweden
2020s 5,180 Thousand persons 4,601 Thousand persons 579.37 Thousand persons Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by, Sweden or West-Nederland?
Sweden, at 5,263 Thousand persons against 4,768 Thousand persons in West-Nederland as of 2025.
What is the difference in employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by between Sweden and West-Nederland?
495 Thousand persons, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and West-Nederland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Sweden and West-Nederland rank globally for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
Sweden ranks 13th and West-Nederland ranks 15th of 47 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.

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Indicator
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 2 activity, NUTS 1 region and occupation (2008-2026)
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
169 places, 2,915 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed