This data story uses open data to uncover how Europeans work, earn and rest. It looks at the sectors that employ the most people, compares working hours and wages across industries and reveals how much paid time off workers enjoy in different Member States. Together, these insights paint a picture of what a typical job means across the EU and how the balance between time worked and free time differs from one Member State to another.

Open data reveals patterns of dining out, cultural participation and seasonal travel in Europe.

The blue economy has been defined by the World Bank as the ‘sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem.’ The blue economy of the European Union (EU) encompasses every industry and sector linked to oceans, seas and coasts, whether they operate directly within the marine environment or on land. The established sectors include marine living resources (such as fishing and aquaculture), marine non-living resources (mining), marine renewable energy, port activities (such as cargo and passenger services), shipbuilding and repair, maritime transport and coastal tourism.

This data story explores some enjoyable and light-hearted trends to celebrate the upcoming Christmas holiday season. Specifically, it uses open data to identify (1) the travel destination preferences of members of different EU Member States, (2) the reading habits of Europeans and (3) ice cream import and export trends across the EU.

Representing nearly 10 % of the EU’s GDP and accounting for 23 million jobs in 2019, tourism is an essential part of the EU’s economy. The EU’s tourism ecosystem involves various sectors such as food and beverage services, online information and services, travel agents and tour operators, accommodation suppliers and transportation.

The EU Tourism Dashboard is an online knowledge tool developed by the European Commission, aimed at promoting and monitoring the (1) green and digital transitions and (2) socio-economic resilience factors of the European tourism ecosystem.

This section provides information on the 2 main components of tourism statistics: data on tourist accommodation, namely capacity and occupancy of tourist accommodation establishments (for example number of bed places, number of nights spent). Eurostat also publishes a separate series on short-stay accommodation offered via online collaborative economy platforms; data on tourism trips made by EU residents, including information on destination, duration, accommodation, transport, expenditure, etc. and data on participation in tourism.

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The European Statistical Monitor is updated every month with the latest available data for each indicator.

European Commission: Eurostat, Eurostat regional yearbook – 2025 edition, Publications Office of the European Union, 2025, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2785/5478134

The 2025 Eurostat regional yearbook transforms statistical data into clear, engaging narratives. By providing reliable and accessible information, it empowers decision makers to craft thoughtful strategies that bridge regional divides, drive inclusive growth and enhance the quality of life across Europe. The yearbook is also a valuable resource for researchers and students in their enquiries and investigations – and generally for all those who are curious to learn more about Europe’s regions. The Eurostat regional yearbook 2025 provides a detailed picture relating to a broad range of statistical topics across the regions of the EU, EFTA and candidate countries.

Flagship publications offer an overview of Eurostat data on multiple topics relevant for society and policies.

'Regions in Europe' and other interactive publications present interactive data visualisation, accompanied by short texts on specific topics.

Eurostat produced harmonised statistics to compare and aggregate data from all EU member states. The statistical datasets cover the following themes:

EU policy indicators | General and regional statistics | Economy and finance | Population and social conditions | Industry, trade and services | Agriculture and fisheries | International trade | Transport | Environment and energy | Science, technology, digital society.

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