The United States leads in employment within the Rubber, Plastics, and Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacturing sector, with 1.19 million jobs as of 2023. Notably, the Netherlands and Iceland experienced positive growth rates of 1.09% and 1.49%, respectively, despite their smaller job volumes. Conversely, Canada, Czech Republic, Austria, and Estonia saw declines, with Estonia experiencing the largest decrease at -1.51% year-on-year. Over the past five years, trend analysis indicates a stable growth pattern in the Netherlands and Iceland, while other countries have faced challenges in maintaining workforce levels.
Future trends to watch include the impact of automation and sustainability initiatives on job creation and retention across these industries. Countries investing in green manufacturing technologies and workforce reskilling are expected to lead sectoral growth.
Top countries in Employees in Rubber, Plastics and Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 1,190 | 2023 | +2.4% | +0.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 161.55 | 2023 | +0.013% | -0.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 146.52 | 2023 | +0.0096% | -1.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 59.01 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 57 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 8.96 | 2023 | -3.66% | -1.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 1.4 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
