Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) was 242.2 Thousand persons in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
242.2 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
10th
of 38 countries
All-time high
272.8 Thousand persons
in 2006
All-time low
212.9 Thousand persons
in 2002
Years of data
16
1993–2008
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Netherlands, 1993–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Netherlands is 242.2 Thousand persons, measured in 2008.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Netherlands peaked at 272.8 Thousand persons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 212.9 Thousand persons, in 2002.
That places Netherlands 10th out of 38 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 256.8 Thousand persons | — |
| 1994 | 257.1 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 248.5 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 239.6 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 241.2 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 240.5 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 227.5 Thousand persons | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 236.2 Thousand persons | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 229.3 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 212.9 Thousand persons | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 232.8 Thousand persons | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 249.3 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 271.9 Thousand persons | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 272.8 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 253 Thousand persons | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 242.2 Thousand persons | -4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 244.46 Thousand persons | 227.5 Thousand persons | 257.1 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 2000s | 244.49 Thousand persons | 212.9 Thousand persons | 272.8 Thousand persons | 9 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 7 Portugal 482 Thousand persons compare
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 374.9 Thousand persons compare
- 8 United Kingdom 374.9 Thousand persons compare
- 10 Netherlands 242.2 Thousand persons compare
- 12 Bulgaria 217.4 Thousand persons compare
- 13 Austria 199.2 Thousand persons compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Netherlands?
- Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Netherlands was 242.2 Thousand persons in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 272.8 Thousand persons in 2006.
- What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 212.9 Thousand persons in 2002.
- How does Netherlands rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
- Netherlands ranks 10th out of 38 countries with data for 2008.
- Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1992-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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