Germany dominates the European market with over half of the employment share, at 58.11%. Switzerland and Austria follow, though with significantly smaller shares, at 8.25% and 4.68% respectively. Noteworthy growth is observed in Austria with a 17.62% increase, and Latvia and Estonia also show substantial growth at 8.52% and 29.03%. The Czech Republic and Italy faced declines in employment share, indicating potential shifts in industry dynamics. France and Denmark demonstrate modest growth.
Future trends to watch include the continued strength of Germany in this sector. Austria's rapid growth suggests potential as an emerging hub for optical and photographic equipment employment. Smaller countries like Estonia indicate significant relative growth, hinting at increasing regional diversity and possible decentralization of the European optical and photographic equipment workforce.
Top countries in Optical Instruments and Photographic Equipment Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 58.11 | 2023 | +0.77% | +3.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 8.25 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 4.68 | 2023 | +14.65% | +17.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 4.63 | 2023 | -0.88% | -2.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 3.68 | 2023 | +1.47% | +0.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.31 | 2023 | -0.94% | -2.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 3.11 | 2023 | -1.01% | -0.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.8 | 2023 | -3.27% | +1.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.32 | 2023 | +7.31% | +9.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.9 | 2023 | -0.61% | 0% | View data |
