The United States leads with 30.18 thousand employees in the rubber and plastics sector, followed by Germany and Poland with 18.71 and 10.9 thousand, respectively. Notable y-o-y growth was seen in Poland (2.14%) and Slovakia (1.61%), while the United Kingdom and Finland saw declines (-1.19% and -1.27%). Over the past five years, the industry has shown moderate consistency, with countries like Poland continuing to expand their workforce.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of automation and digitalization on workforce size.
- Shifts in global trade policies potentially affecting labor distribution.
- Environmental regulations pushing for sustainable production, impacting employment.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Rubber and Plastics Products Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 30.18 | 2023 | +0.14% | +0.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 18.71 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10.9 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 7.5 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.07 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.03 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.35 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.77 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.19 | 2023 | +0.86% | +1.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.64 | 2023 | +1.88% | +1.61% | View data |
