ZVEI industry comparisonGerman electrical industry in figures
Over 1.5 million employees worldwide, high innovative strength and top value creation: the electrical industry is one of the most important pillars of the German economy. The ZVEI has compared it with other sectors at a national level.
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In 2016, companies in the electronics industry spent a total of EUR 17.2 billion on research and development, accounting for around 24% of the R&D budget of the entire manufacturing industry in Germany.
(Source: Stifterverband and ZVEI's own calculations)