In 2023, Germany led the European computer hardware sector with 1.26 thousand enterprises, showing a modest growth of 1.97%. Slovakia experienced the highest growth rate at 24.2%, while Lithuania saw a significant decrease of 9.25%. The United Kingdom maintained stability with a slight increase of 0.55%, whereas other countries like Poland and Spain faced declines. Notable decreases were observed in Sweden and Lithuania, while Luxembourg showed a promising increase. Over the last five years, the overall growth across European countries remained moderate with variable performance among individual countries.
Future trends to watch include digital transformation, increased demand for hardware innovations, and potential expansions in Eastern Europe, driven by technological investments and startups fostering growth in the sector.
Top countries in Computer Hardware Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,260 | 2023 | -0.4% | +1.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 1,180 | 2023 | +22.36% | +24.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 849 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 848 | 2023 | +1.44% | -0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 507 | 2023 | +1.6% | +3.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 413 | 2023 | -6.35% | -5.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 326 | 2023 | -2.1% | -3.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 292 | 2023 | +3.18% | +3.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 200 | 2023 | -2.44% | -3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 190 | 2023 | -1.04% | -1.7% | View data |
