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Industry sectors
In Europe, more than two thirds of employed people work in the service sector, which is growing steadily to the detriment of industry and agriculture. Employment in agriculture remains above 10% in just three countries and above 20% only in Romania. Across Europe, employment in the public sector varies from 14 to 34%.
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Breakdown by country
DID YOU KNOW?
• In 2009, Romania was the only EU 27 country where agriculture and industry accounted for over 50% of employment. Services are prevalent in all other countries.
• In Slovakia, more than 50% of men worked in industry in 2009.
• On average, the public sector represents 19% of employment in the EU 27.
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Employment by industry sector
 
EU 27 industry sector variation 2001-2009
Men/women: industry sector comparison
Public/private sector comparison
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