With more than 140,000 posts,
employment is constantly on the increase in the Landes
In 2009, the département of the Landes boasted 143,229 jobs, some 16.5% more than in 1999.
A dynamic and active population: the rate of activity continues to increase in the Landes (71.8% in 2009 compared to 69.9% in 1999).
Jobs per sector of activity
- Agriculture: 5.8%
- Industry: 15.3%
- Construction: 8.1%
- Trade, transport, services: 38.5%
- Public administration, education, health, social action: 32.2%