| Relevance/rationale of the indicator (resp. why the indicator was chosen to measure the target and how it is suitable for these purposes) |
Industrial enterprises are classified to small compared to large or medium for their distinct nature of economic organization, production capability, scale of investment and other economic characteristics. “Small-scale industries” can be run with a small amount of capital, relatively unskilled labor and using local materials. Despite their small contribution to total industrial output, their role in job creation, especially in developing countries is recognized to be significant where the scope of absorbing surplus labor force from traditional sectors such as agriculture or fishery is very high. “Small-scale industries” are capable of meeting domestic demand of basic consumer goods such as food, clothes, furniture, etc. |
| Target value of the indicator and its evaluation |
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| Definition |
Proportion of “small-scale industries” in total industry value added based on international classification represents an indicator calculating the share of manufacturing value added of small-scale manufacturing enterprises in the total manufacturing value added according to UNIDO’s international definition of “small-scale industries” (less than 20 people employed on average during the reference period).
Proportion of “small-scale industries” in total industry value added based on national classification is an indicator calculated as the share of manufacturing value added of small-scale manufacturing enterprises in the total manufacturing value added according to the national definition of “small-scale industries”.
CZ data is comparable in both approaches.The indicator was revised in 2025. |
| Measuring unit |
% |
| Indicator disaggregation |
By manufacturing sub-sectors |
| Reference period (resp. the period to which the indicator relates) |
Year |
| Related geographical area |
CZ (NUTS 0) |
| Comment |
Small-scale industry consists of less than 20 employees.
This means the manufacturing industry, C.
n.e.c. – not elsewhere classified – it is not an overlap with other items or an aggregate
Values not available for the tobacco products, leather and related products, and coke and refined petroleum products sub-sectors are confidential. |
