Direct and indirect jobs in the wind industry oscillated over the years in the 28 European Union members. Between 2013 and 2018, figures decreased by 11,100 jobs, peaking at 356,700 employees in 2017. In 2018, there were 325,300 employees in the wind industry, a loss of 31,400 employees compared to the previous year.
Number of direct and indirect jobs in the wind industry in the European Union (EU-28) from 2013 to 2018*
* The source adds the following information: "Employment data presented in each RES chapter refers to gross employment, i.e. not taking into account developments
in non-renewable energy sectors or reduced expenditure in other sectors."
Figures are rounded to 100 jobs.
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EurObserv'ER. (February 27, 2020). Number of direct and indirect jobs in the wind industry in the European Union (EU-28) from 2013 to 2018* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/749133/employment-wind-industry-european-union-eu28/
EurObserv'ER. "Number of direct and indirect jobs in the wind industry in the European Union (EU-28) from 2013 to 2018*." Chart. February 27, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/749133/employment-wind-industry-european-union-eu28/
EurObserv'ER. (2020). Number of direct and indirect jobs in the wind industry in the European Union (EU-28) from 2013 to 2018*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/749133/employment-wind-industry-european-union-eu28/
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EurObserv'ER, Number of direct and indirect jobs in the wind industry in the European Union (EU-28) from 2013 to 2018* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/749133/employment-wind-industry-european-union-eu28/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
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