In 2023, Spain led the European landscape for employment in household appliances and home and garden equipment repair, with a substantial share, although it observed a slight decline compared to the previous year. Notably, France showed a significant increase, standing second, while Italy experienced a minor drop. The United Kingdom and Germany showed modest positive changes. Poland and Greece experienced declines, whereas Croatia’s employment share increased slightly. Other countries like Belgium and Bosnia and Herzegovina exhibited notable growth. In contrast, Latvia and Finland saw significant decreases.
Future trends may focus on technologies impacting repairs and employment distribution. Innovations in sustainability and smart appliances could shift skill demands and affect regional employment figures. Monitoring how different markets respond to these changes will be pivotal.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Household Appliances, Home and Garden Equipment Repair Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 16.67 | 2023 | -2.32% | -1.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 13.76 | 2023 | +5.7% | +12.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.03 | 2023 | -0.94% | -1.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.46 | 2023 | +1.97% | +1.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 9.71 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.05 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.83 | 2023 | -3.53% | -1.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.42 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 2.74 | 2023 | -2.33% | -2.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.49 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.53% | View data |
