In 2023, Italy led in total hours worked in architectural and engineering activities at 697.26 million hours, with a modest year-on-year growth of 2.3%. Spain experienced a slight decline at -0.57%, while Poland saw a significant increase of 2.91%. The Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark exhibited modest growth between 1% and 1.81%. Hungary stood out with a notable rise of 3.16%. Despite minor growth rates, Slovenia and Luxembourg increased by 0.1% and 1.75% respectively, while Iceland contracted by 0.63%.
Future trends to watch include potential upticks in Eastern European countries as infrastructure and construction initiatives rise. Established Western European markets may see stabilization with tech-driven optimizations boosting efficiency, potentially impacting total hours worked.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 697.26 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.023% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 419.81 | 2023 | +0.29% | -0.0057% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 345.51 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 246 | 2023 | +0.82% | +1.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 172.5 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 156.68 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 118.25 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 108.49 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 91.1 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 86.91 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.39% | View data |
