Germany leads in electric lighting equipment hours worked with a substantial 44.891 million hours in 2024, despite a slight decline of 1.45% from 2023. Poland and the Czech Republic follow, recording 31.249 and 29.905 million hours respectively, with the Czech Republic experiencing a significant 3.38% increase. The UK shows minimal growth at 0.14%, whereas Italy and Spain see declines, with Spain experiencing a notable drop of 2.82%. Austria and the Netherlands exhibit moderate growth of 0.78% and 3.69% respectively. Positive trends are also observed in Slovakia and Romania with increases of 2.27% and 2.67% respectively, while Hungary faces a steep decrease of 12.78%. Among smaller markets, Estonia (3.11%) and Greece (3.06%) show positive upticks, whereas Belgium (-4.44%) and Norway (-4.12%) decline.
Looking ahead, the European electric lighting equipment sector may see growth in countries like the Netherlands and the Czech Republic, driven by robust industrial activity. Emerging markets such as Latvia (2.3%) and Estonia may experience continued increases, whereas countries like Hungary and Belgium may continue to struggle. Monitoring technological advancements, energy efficiency trends, and economic policies will be key to understanding future shifts in labor hours within this sector.
Top countries in Electric Lighting Equipment Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 44,891,000 | 2023 | -0.041% | -1.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 31,249,000 | 2023 | +1.08% | -0.024% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 29,905,000 | 2023 | +7.03% | +3.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 27,781,000 | 2023 | -0.4% | +0.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 21,889,000 | 2023 | +4.84% | -0.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 16,495,000 | 2023 | +0.68% | -2.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 16,310,000 | 2023 | +7.04% | +2.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 10,252,000 | 2023 | +2.53% | +0.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 9,584,800 | 2023 | +3.7% | +3.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 6,472,200 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.67% | View data |
