Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Spain

Spain: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by was 20,456 Thousand persons in 2008. ▲ Rising

Latest (2008)
20,456 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
6th
of 42 countries
All-time high
20,566 Thousand persons
in 2007
All-time low
14,620 Thousand persons
in 1999
Years of data
10
1999–2008

Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Spain, 1999–2008

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1999200320081999: 14.6k Thousand persons2000: 15.4k Thousand persons2001: 16.1k Thousand persons2002: 16.8k Thousand persons2003: 17.4k Thousand persons2004: 18.0k Thousand persons2005: 19.2k Thousand persons2006: 19.9k Thousand persons2007: 20.6k Thousand persons2008: 20.5k Thousand persons

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.

Analysis

In 2008, employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Spain stood at 20,456 Thousand persons.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Spain peaked at 20,566 Thousand persons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 14,620 Thousand persons, in 1999.

That places Spain 6th out of 42 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.

Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Spain, year by year

Annual values for Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 1.1 activity and NUTS 2 region (1999-2008) in Spain, 1999 to 2008.
Year Thousand persons Change
1999 14,620 Thousand persons —
2000 15,432 Thousand persons +5.6%
2001 16,070 Thousand persons +4.1%
2002 16,759 Thousand persons +4.3%
2003 17,414 Thousand persons +3.9%
2004 18,009 Thousand persons +3.4%
2005 19,189 Thousand persons +6.6%
2006 19,922 Thousand persons +3.8%
2007 20,566 Thousand persons +3.2%
2008 20,456 Thousand persons -0.5%

Spain compared with similar countries

  • Spain's 20,456 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,915 Thousand persons, 5.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Spain's 20,456 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,848 Thousand persons, 5.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 14,620 Thousand persons 14,620 Thousand persons 14,620 Thousand persons 1
2000s 18,202 Thousand persons 15,432 Thousand persons 20,566 Thousand persons 9

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 4 France 26,460 Thousand persons compare
  2. 5 Italy 23,039 Thousand persons compare
  3. 7 Poland 15,758 Thousand persons compare
  4. 7 Poland 15,758 Thousand persons compare
  5. 9 Romania 9,369 Thousand persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Spain?
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Spain was 20,456 Thousand persons in 2008, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 20,566 Thousand persons in 2007.
What is the lowest employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 14,620 Thousand persons in 1999.
How does Spain rank for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
Spain ranks 6th out of 42 countries with data for 2008.
Is employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Spain data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 1.1 activity and NUTS 2 region (1999-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 1.1 activity and NUTS 2 region (1999-2008)
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
386 places, 3,775 data points, 1999–2008
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