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

Italy
507,749
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
563,692
in 2023
Italy rank
4th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
2nd

Persons employed in circular economy sectors 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 563,692 against 507,749 in Italy, a difference of 55,943.

That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Italy's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Italy ahead.

Italy ranks 4th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 28 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Italy averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 519,384 484,578 34,806 Italy
2010s 513,101 535,926 22,825 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 534,640 553,258 18,617 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons employed in circular economy sectors, Italy or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 563,692 against 507,749 in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in persons employed in circular economy sectors between Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
55,943, 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?
19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Italy and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
Italy ranks 4th 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