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What NACE is
NACE is the statistical classification of economic activities used in the European Union. It organises businesses and organisations into categories according to their main economic activity, providing a common framework for describing industries.
The classification runs from broad sections down to more detailed classes, giving a consistent vocabulary for industry data. Official information is published by the EU statistical authorities that maintain it.
What NACE covers
- A structured classification of economic activities by sector.
- Grouping of businesses by their main economic activity.
- A common framework for describing and comparing industries.
- A basis for consistent industry data across the European Union.
- A reference used alongside occupational classifications.
How employers use NACE
- To identify the activity category that describes their business.
- To use a recognised framework when describing their sector.
- To support consistent industry references in planning and reporting.
- As a neutral reference when comparing activities across the EU.
How candidates use NACE
- To understand how an employer’s sector is categorised.
- To relate a company’s activity to a recognised industry group.
- To compare sectors using a consistent framework.
- As a neutral reference when interpreting industry descriptions.
Confirm details with the official source
Classifications are revised over time and applied differently in different contexts, and this page is a general explanation. Confirm current structure and definitions with the official EU source that maintains the classification.
Official sources to confirm current rules
Requirements change and specifics vary. Confirm the current position with the official authority for this jurisdiction:
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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