In 2023, Spain led with 81.527 million hours worked in demolition and site preparation, with a year-on-year increase of 6.95%. Germany and Sweden followed, reporting 78.1 and 66.911 million hours respectively. Italy, Hungary, and Greece witnessed declining hours, reflecting challenges in those markets. Over five years, Spain's CAGR indicates sustained growth, contrasting Italy's contraction. Notably, Croatia saw a resurgence in 2023, leading year-on-year growth rates.
Future trends to watch include technological advances in demolition techniques, regulatory impacts, and economic shifts that could affect labor demand. Germany and Sweden remain key markets, while Southern Europe's recovery could influence overall trends.
Top countries in Hours Worked in Demolition and Site Preparation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 81,527,000 | 2023 | +11.07% | +6.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 78,100,000 | 2023 | +2.6% | +5.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 66,911,000 | 2023 | +3.53% | +2.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 58,106,000 | 2023 | +1.9% | +3.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 45,257,000 | 2023 | +2.96% | +3.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 44,773,000 | 2023 | +3.35% | +0.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 34,617,000 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 33,520,000 | 2023 | -7.21% | -4.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 28,709,000 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 24,662,000 | 2023 | +0.77% | +0.62% | View data |
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