Main features of the EU-27 services sector - Issue number 78/2008 - Products Statistics in Focus

Services were the main activity of 14.5 million enterprises in the EU-27 in 2005, which generated a turnover of EUR 11 974 billion. Producing a value added of EUR 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.