In 2023, Germany leads the European Installation of Industrial Machinery and Equipment sector with 111.35 thousand employees, showing a slight increase of 0.63% from the previous year. France trails with 59.14 thousand employees, experiencing a decrease of 3.27%. Italy, increasing by 4.08%, employs 54.97 thousand, while Poland and the United Kingdom both show moderate growth. Noteworthy increases are seen in Croatia (21.23%) and Lithuania (12.78%), indicating robust sectoral growth in these regions. Conversely, countries like Slovakia, Finland, and Norway report significant declines.
Looking forward, several trends are poised to shape the landscape of industrial machinery and equipment installation in Europe:
- Technological advancements and increased automation may boost employment in countries investing in manufacturing tech, providing new opportunities even where manual labor sees a decline.
- Emerging markets like Croatia and Lithuania offer potential growth areas due to their recent spikes in employment figures.
- Adapting to environmental regulations and sustainability demands will likely influence employment shifts and the sector's overall landscape.
- Brexit adjustments continue to shape the UK's industrial landscape, potentially affecting future employment rates.
Top countries in Installation of Industrial Machinery and Equipment Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 111,350 | 2023 | +1.83% | +0.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 59,140 | 2023 | -3.03% | -3.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 54,970 | 2023 | +7.59% | +4.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 27,780 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 23,850 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 16,870 | 2023 | +2.37% | +1.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 16,570 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 14,800 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 13,400 | 2023 | +2.32% | +2.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 13,340 | 2023 | +5.2% | +7.42% | View data |
