Employment
Sectors of work experience (year 2010)
| Sector | Per cent of total number of employed |
|---|---|
| Transport, rescue and communication | 21.3 |
| Construction | 11.2 |
| Trade, equipment repair service | 11.3 |
| Manufacturing | 11.5 |
| Education | 9.7 |
| Other | 35.0 |
In May 2011, 10.9% of all economically active inhabitants of Ventspils were looking for work (actual unemployment) compared to Latvia's average unemployment rate of 13.5%.
There were 1,869 registered companies in Ventspils in 2009, mainly engaged in trade, transport repair service, construction, and transport & storage.
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