Global Construction Employment by Country in 2024 shows that Japan leads with 4.75 million persons employed, followed by Mexico with 4.41 million, and Germany with 2.94 million. The United Kingdom and Canada employed 1.94 million and 1.44 million respectively. Australia had 1.18 million workers in this sector, while Chile, Israel, Denmark, Lithuania, and Iceland had much smaller numbers, ranging from 0.79506 million in Chile to just 0.01317 million in Iceland.
In 2023, significant variations were observed with Japan and the United Kingdom experiencing a decline by -1.2% and -3.79% respectively. Conversely, Germany saw an increase of 0.85%. Meanwhile, Chile and Iceland posted increases of 1.31% and 1.29% respectively, indicating a vigorous construction sector. From a five-year perspective, these variations reflect an average year-on-year trend essential for understanding sector dynamics in these regions.
Looking ahead, future trends in Global Construction Employment will likely be influenced by digitalization, automation, and sustainability initiatives. Emerging markets may see employment growth due to infrastructure demands, while developed countries may experience stable or declining numbers as efficiency improves and reliance on technology increases.
Top countries in Construction Employment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 4,750 | 2023 | -1.09% | -1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Mexico | 4,410 | 2023 | +0.87% | -0.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 2,940 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,940 | 2023 | -3.52% | -3.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 1,440 | 2023 | +0.33% | -0.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 1,180 | 2023 | +1.42% | -0.0079% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Chile | 795.06 | 2023 | +6.04% | +1.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 194.75 | 2023 | -0.031% | -0.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 177.62 | 2023 | -0.093% | -0.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 93.58 | 2023 | -0.28% | -1.82% | View data |