| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Eurostat |
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| Series Title | Statistics in Focus: Industry, Trade and Services |
| Series Details | No.78, 2008 (4.9.08) |
| Publication Date | 04/09/2008 |
| ISSN | 1977-0316 |
| EC | KS-SF-08-078-EN-N |
| Content Type | Statistics |
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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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| Source Link | http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-statistics-in-focus/-/KS-SF-08-078 |
| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
