¹ Manufacture of leather clothing and other clothing items not reported since 2019. ² Manufacture of furs not reported after 2009. ³ Manufacture of other clothing made from woven and knitted materials not reported between 2010 and 2017.
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Number of employees in the clothing industry Germany 2008-2023, by segment
In 2023, the highest number of employees in the German clothing industry was recorded in the manufacture of other workwear. Almost * employees worked in this segment, which was a slight increase compared to the year before.Â
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