Germany vs Italy: Persons employed in circular economy sectors

Germany
771,814
in 2023
Italy
507,749
in 2023
Germany rank
1st
Italy rank
4th

Persons employed in circular economy sectors over time

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 771,814 against 507,749 in Italy, a difference of 264,065.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.5 times Italy's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Italy ahead.

Germany ranks 1st and Italy ranks 4th of 28 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 525,829 519,384 6,446 Germany
2010s 670,110 513,101 157,009 Germany
2020s 758,507 534,640 223,866 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons employed in circular economy sectors, Germany or Italy?
Germany, at 771,814 against 507,749 in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in persons employed in circular economy sectors between Germany and Italy?
264,065, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
Germany ranks 1st and Italy ranks 4th of 28 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Persons employed in circular economy sectors
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
29 places, 551 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed