Economic Growth
Amazon is a powerful engine of growth for the national economy – revitalising communities across Europe through job creation, economic investment, and innovative services.
Investing in Europe
See how Amazon's investments have impacted Europe.
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At Amazon, we are driven by a deep commitment to the regions where we operate. We invest locally, we create good jobs, and we contribute to overall economic growth by revitalising local communities and empowering businesses of all sizes to thrive on a global scale.
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We’re supporting employees in our corporate offices, tech hubs, fulfillment centers, retail stores, and transportation network, providing access to skills that will help them move into more highly skilled and higher-paying roles.
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Creating high-quality jobs is fundamental to delighting our customers. Our investments have led to the creation of thousands of jobs—from over direct hires across Europe to thousands of jobs created by our selling partners and companies benefiting from the ripple effect of our investments.
Creating opportunity for Europeans across EU Member States – and employing 150,000 people
In addition to jobs, Amazon provided more than 3.5 million hours of training to employees in our Operations functions in 2022 and has invested over €540 billion since 2010 in the EU business.