Main features of the EU-27 services sector

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Series Details No.78, 2008 (4.9.08)
Publication Date 04/09/2008
ISSN 1977-0316
EC KS-SF-08-078-EN-N
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Services were the main activity of 14.5 million enterprises in the EU-27 in 2005, which generated a turnover of €11,974 billion. Producing a value added of €2,991 billion and employing 76 million persons, Services accounted for respectively 56% and 60% of the non-financial business economy (NACE Sections C to I and K). In terms of employment, it was the largest sector, well ahead of Industry (NACE C to E) and Construction (NACE F), which had shares of 29% and 11% respectively.

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