In 2016, there were 120,400 people employed in the Netherlands' road freight transport sector, making it the largest within the country's transport industry. By comparison, the sea transport and inland water transport sectors had a combined workforce of 22,100 people.
Number of employees in the transport industry in the Netherlands in 2016, by sector
(in 1,000s)
* Including all urban and suburban land transport modes (motor bus, tramway, streetcar, trolley bus, underground and elevated railways.) The above figures refer to those companies whose main activity lies in the mode concerned. Economic activity according to NACE Rev. 2 classification.
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