The global rubber and plastics products manufacturing sector shows significant employment distribution, led by the United States with 761,000 jobs in 2023, followed by Italy at 183,700 and the Czech Republic with 91,680. The sector's performance varies, with the U.S., Italy, and the Netherlands displaying positive year-on-year growth in 2023. Conversely, Iceland experienced the most significant employment decline. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) will be essential to understand longer-term trends and global positioning within this industrial sector.
Future trends to consider include automation's impact on employment, trade policies affecting global supply chains, and sustainability initiatives reshaping production practices. Countries with emerging technologies may see workforce growth, while regions slow to adapt might experience employment contractions.
Top countries in Employees in Rubber and Plastics Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 761 | 2023 | +1.74% | +0.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 183.7 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 91.68 | 2023 | +0.72% | -1.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 91 | 2023 | -0.66% | -1.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 34 | 2023 | 0% | +1.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 30.12 | 2023 | +0.13% | -0.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 5.33 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 0.3 | 2023 | 0% | -5.59% | View data |
