There were estimated to be approximately * million persons employed in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) operating in the wholesale and retail trades sector in the European Union in 2024, the most of any industry sector in this year.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
European Commission. (June 27, 2024). Number of persons employed in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the non-financial business economy of the European Union in 2024, by sector [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/1254279/smes-in-europe-by-sector/
European Commission. "Number of persons employed in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the non-financial business economy of the European Union in 2024, by sector." Chart. June 27, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/1254279/smes-in-europe-by-sector/
European Commission. (2024). Number of persons employed in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the non-financial business economy of the European Union in 2024, by sector. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/1254279/smes-in-europe-by-sector/
European Commission. "Number of Persons Employed in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Smes) in The Non-financial Business Economy of The European Union in 2024, by Sector." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 27 Jun 2024, /statistics/1254279/smes-in-europe-by-sector/
European Commission, Number of persons employed in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the non-financial business economy of the European Union in 2024, by sector ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1254279/smes-in-europe-by-sector/ (last visited July 24, 2026)
Number of persons employed in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the non-financial business economy of the European Union in 2024, by sector [Graph], European Commission, June 27, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1254279/smes-in-europe-by-sector/
