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What an industry classification is
An industry classification is an official framework that sorts businesses and organisations into categories based on their main economic activity, such as manufacturing, construction, retail or logistics. Each category has a defined description and code, so that economic sectors can be identified and compared consistently across data sources.
These schemes are maintained by official statistical authorities and underpin business registration, official statistics and a wide range of public labour-market information. They give a common, neutral way to describe what a business does, which is distinct from how its individual jobs are classified.
What this category of resource covers
- A structured set of sectors and sub-sectors of economic activity.
- Standard descriptions and codes for each type of activity.
- A consistent way to identify what a business does.
- A reference used in business registration and official statistics.
- A basis for comparing sectors across sources and over time.
How employers and candidates use it
- Employers use the relevant code to describe their sector on official forms.
- Employers use it to interpret sector-level official information.
- Candidates use it to understand which sector an employer operates in.
- Candidates use sector categories to research areas of the labour market.
- Both sides use it as a shared way to describe economic activity.
Each country has its own scheme
Most countries use their own national industry classification, frequently aligned with an international standard but with local codes and detail. To find the scheme that applies to a particular country, follow the relevant country page in this section, which links to the official source.
Recruitment partners & our business ecosystem
Depending on the project, country, workforce type and availability, HRHelperG may introduce employers to recruitment partners within its business ecosystem. Recruitment services may be delivered by TNT agency s.r.o. or another suitable recruitment partner where appropriate. HRHelperG is not a recruitment agency and does not guarantee placement, hiring outcomes or candidate availability.
Comparing where to live, work or hire?
Related tools from the HELPERG ecosystem that may help with this:
- Global City Intelligence — Compare cities and countries on affordability, safety, healthcare and quality of life from official data — useful when deciding where to live, work or build a workforce.
Need workers?
Tell us what roles you need to fill. HRHelperG can help define your workforce requirements and connect you with suitable recruitment partners, including partners within our business ecosystem where appropriate. HRHelperG does not guarantee placement, hiring outcomes, or candidate availability.
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