The European motor vehicle parts and accessories employment landscape as of 2023 highlights Germany as the leader, with 291.34 thousand employees, followed by Poland and the Czech Republic. France and Romania also have significant workforces but experienced contrasting trends, with France growing by 2.43%, whereas Romania's workforce declined by 8.8%. Emerging markets like Serbia show the highest growth at 10.94%, while Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania reported notable increases. Conversely, Switzerland and Norway faced considerable declines, with negative variations of -6.58% and -9.2%, respectively. Generally, smaller markets like Iceland, Estonia, and Greece exhibit more stability or minimal change.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of automation and digitization across European manufacturing.
- Growth in Eastern European countries as they attract more automotive investments.
- Sustainability trends affecting employment as Europe's Green Deal influences industry practices.
- Potential challenges from workforce skill gaps as demand shifts towards advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Effects of geopolitical factors and supply chain disruptions on employment stability.
Top countries in Parts and Accessories for Motor Vehicles Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 291,340 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 174,530 | 2023 | +2.17% | +0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 137,670 | 2023 | +1.64% | +0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 108,060 | 2023 | +2.95% | +2.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 107,040 | 2023 | -10.57% | -8.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 91,060 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 80,870 | 2023 | +2.23% | +1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 77,270 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 67,510 | 2023 | +9.24% | +10.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 59,140 | 2023 | +2.47% | +2.13% | View data |
