The data on European fatal accidents at work in buildings and landscape services highlights significant disparities among countries. In 2023, Hungary had the highest accident rate, while Sweden reported the lowest. Notable changes include substantial decreases in Lithuania and Luxembourg, while Finland and the Netherlands experienced increases. Stability was observed in Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Norway, Austria, Denmark, United Kingdom, Sweden, and Estonia over the last year. Over a five-year period, varying trends suggest diverse safety improvements and challenges across the region.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued focus on improving safety standards in high-risk countries like Hungary and Bulgaria.
- Monitoring countries with recent increases, such as Finland and the Netherlands, to identify underlying factors.
- Sustainability of low accident rates in countries like Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom as benchmarks for others.
Top countries in Fatal Accidents at Work in Buildings and Landscape Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Accidents) Per Hundred Thousand Persons in Employment | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 6.48 | 2023 | +3.35% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 France | 5.77 | 2023 | +4.72% | +2.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 5.74 | 2023 | +3.24% | -10.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 5.02 | 2023 | +1.01% | +6.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 4.62 | 2023 | -0.65% | -23.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.47 | 2023 | -2.4% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4.28 | 2023 | +8.35% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 2.96 | 2023 | +11.28% | -2.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 2.68 | 2023 | +1.13% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.58 | 2023 | +2.79% | +10.73% | View data |
