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EU Green Jobs Surge: Italy Leads with 73% Growth

3/4/2025

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EU employment in the environmental economy grew by 9.5% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Italy led with a remarkable 73% increase, followed by Germany at 34% and Portugal at 48%.
Greece also saw a notable 38% rise, while Malta, Lithuania, and Slovakia faced employment declines.
Energy management represented 34.8% of sector employment, peaking at 70.5% in Luxembourg and dropping to 3.7% in Malta.

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Story summary

EU employment in the environmental economy grew by 9.5% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Italy led with a remarkable 73% increase, followed by Germany at 34% and Portugal at 48%.
Greece also saw a notable 38% rise, while Malta, Lithuania, and Slovakia faced employment declines.
Energy management represented 34.8% of sector employment, peaking at 70.5% in Luxembourg and dropping to 3.7% in Malta.