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.