In 2023, Germany leads with the highest hours worked in the European non-electric domestic appliances sector, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.13%, contrasted by declines in many other countries. The United Kingdom, although ranking second, saw a decline of 3%, while Italy experienced a minor decrease of 0.63%. Portugal and the Czech Republic had notable declines, while Bulgaria saw a modest increase. Among the largest declines, Ireland and Poland saw dramatic reductions of over 12%. Looking at a five-year CAGR, these trends indicate overall modest to negative growth across the board, illustrating a challenging landscape for the industry.
Future trends to consider include how advancements in automation and technology may further decrease hours worked. Additionally, economic shifts due to international trade policies, environmental regulations, and workforce availability will likely play significant roles in shaping the industry's trajectory across different European countries.
Top countries in Non-Electric Domestic Appliances Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 10,162,000 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9,820,000 | 2023 | -1.6% | -3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 4,789,100 | 2023 | +3.26% | -0.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 2,595,100 | 2023 | +0.064% | -2.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 2,232,600 | 2023 | -6.01% | -5.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1,705,300 | 2023 | -3.65% | -3.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 1,647,700 | 2023 | +7.65% | +1.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 1,577,100 | 2023 | -0.019% | -1.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 1,518,000 | 2023 | -5.34% | -6.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,351,600 | 2023 | +1.92% | -0.99% | View data |
