Is the WZ code identical to NACE?

The first four digits are identical. WZ adds a fifth digit as a national detail that doesn't exist in NACE.

How do I find the NACE class for my WZ code?

Take the first four digits of the WZ code and insert a dot after the second (6201 → 62.01). That's your NACE class.

WZ → NACE

Convert a German WZ code to the European NACE class — or back. The first four digits of the WZ code match the NACE class.

WZ → NACE

WZ 2025 (Destatis) is aligned with NACE Rev. 2.1 (Eurostat). Every WZ code is part of a NACE class — the first four digits are identical.

This tool returns the matching NACE class, group, division and section for any WZ code.

You can also convert the WZ code to the national equivalent in other countries (NAF, CNAE, CAE…).

Is the WZ code identical to NACE?: The first four digits are identical. WZ adds a fifth digit as a national detail that doesn't exist in NACE.
How do I find the NACE class for my WZ code?: Take the first four digits of the WZ code and insert a dot after the second (6201 → 62.01). That's your NACE class.