The 2023 data shows Germany leading with significant hours worked in the rubber and plastic products manufacturing sector, followed by Poland and the United Kingdom. Notably, Malta demonstrated a remarkable year-on-year increase, whereas Greece and Finland saw declines. Over the past five years, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) analysis suggests varied trends, with some countries experiencing growth and others witnessing contractions. For instance, Germany, Poland, and Romania showed steady growth, while countries like Italy, Spain, and Greece faced challenges, impacting their hours worked.
Future trends to watch in the European rubber and plastic manufacturing sector include technological advancements, sustainability shifts, and regulatory changes. These factors could drive efficiency, alter labor demands, and affect geographic manufacturing priorities across Europe, potentially leading to realignment in hours worked distribution. Monitoring these developments will be crucial for understanding future labor implications in this industry.
Top countries in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 741,850,000 | 2023 | +1.5% | +0.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 405,910,000 | 2023 | +2.43% | +1.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 327,520,000 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 267,420,000 | 2023 | -0.93% | -1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 145,880,000 | 2023 | +3.09% | -0.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 145,870,000 | 2023 | -1.91% | -2.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 134,380,000 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 102,670,000 | 2023 | +1.43% | +0.083% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 60,805,000 | 2023 | +4.45% | +0.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 55,275,000 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.79% | View data |
