- Trade topics
- Trade and jobs
In 2019, EU exports support 38 million jobs, up by 75% from 2000.
- More than 14 million of these workers are women.
- 1 in 5 jobs in the EU depend on exports.
- Exports create opportunities for everyone, both skilled and unskilled workers.
- These jobs are better paid on average.
- Exports support jobs in both services and manufacturing.
- Thanks to the EU Single Market, 17% of the export-supported jobs are located in a different Member State than the one exporting.
- EU exports support 24 million jobs outside the EU, including many in developing countries.
- EU exports support a significant share of jobs in all countries across the EU.

Trade and jobs
EU exports support 38 million jobs, up two thirds from 2000. More than 14 million of these workers are women. One in five jobs in the EU depends on exports.
EU exports support a significant share of jobs in all countries across the EU.