Germany vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Persons employed in circular economy sectors

Germany
771,814
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
563,692
in 2023
Germany rank
1st
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
2nd

Persons employed in circular economy sectors over time

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

Germany currently reports 771,814 against 563,692 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 208,122.

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

The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 28 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 525,829 484,578 41,251 Germany
2010s 670,110 535,926 134,184 Germany
2020s 758,507 553,258 205,250 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons employed in circular economy sectors, Germany or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Germany, at 771,814 against 563,692 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in persons employed in circular economy sectors between Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
208,122, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd 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