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

Spain
428,345
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
563,692
in 2023
Spain rank
5th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
2nd

Persons employed in circular economy sectors over time

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
0200.0k400.0k600.0k200520142023

How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 563,692 against 428,345 in Spain, a difference of 135,347.

That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.3 times Spain's.

Across all 19 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 28 countries.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Spain United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 302,458 484,578 182,120 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 386,023 535,926 149,903 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 434,621 553,258 118,637 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, Spain or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 563,692 against 428,345 in Spain as of 2023.
What is the difference in persons employed in circular economy sectors between Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
135,347, 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?
19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
Spain ranks 5th 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