In 2023, Switzerland registered the highest labor cost per employee FTE in road and railway construction among European countries, with costs substantially higher than in other nations. Following are Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, maintaining a similar trend in high labor expenses. In mid-tier countries like Germany and Luxembourg, costs remain moderate, while Eastern Europe displays significantly lower expenses, with Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Macedonia at the bottom.
Future trends to watch include potential cost escalations driven by inflationary pressures and skilled labor shortages. Additionally, efforts in sustainability and technological advancements could impact labor costs variably across these regions.
Top countries in Labour Cost Per Employee FTE in Construction of Roads and Railways by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 96.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 90.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 82.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 81.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 80.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 79.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 74.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 70.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 68.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 65.6 | 2023 | View data |
