The United States leads the number of employees in the fabricated metal products sector, followed by Germany and Japan. In 2023, most countries experienced marginal growth, with Poland and South Korea showing notable increases, while the United Kingdom and Spain saw declines. Over the past five years, Slovakia saw the most significant growth, whereas Belgium and Ireland faced the most pronounced declines in employment.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of automation and technology on employment numbers, potential shifts in manufacturing hubs due to policy changes, and economic recovery or recessions influencing job markets in the fabrication industry across the globe.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Fabricated Metal Products Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 27.08 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.25 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 12.12 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.26 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.04 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.85 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 4.5 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4.48 | 2023 | -0.85% | -2.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.64 | 2023 | -0.78% | -1.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3.13 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.88% | View data |
