In 2024, Italy leads the European metallurgy machinery sector by employing 38.14% of workers, despite a recent 3.01% decrease. Germany follows at 25.87%, retaining stability with a slight 0.23% increase. Spain, with a 9.07% share, shows a healthy growth of 3.54% year-on-year. Austria and the Czech Republic stand at 6.59% and 5.79%, reflecting moderate increases and slight declines, respectively. Other notable shifts include a sharp decline in France (-20.46%) and a significant drop in Romania (-55.52%), while the Netherlands experiences growth (+4.42%). The varied trends reflect evolving national priorities and economic conditions.
Looking forward, future European metallurgy machinery employment may be influenced by advancements in automation and digital manufacturing, potential economic shifts, and environmental policies encouraging sustainable practices. Monitoring the impact of these factors will be critical in predicting regional employment dynamics within the industry.
Top countries in Metallurgy Machinery Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 38.14 | 2023 | -4.3% | -3.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 25.87 | 2023 | -0.92% | +0.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9.07 | 2023 | +2.38% | +3.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 6.59 | 2023 | +3.49% | +2.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.79 | 2023 | -0.19% | -1.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 2.64 | 2023 | +1.62% | +0.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1.13 | 2023 | -5.85% | -5.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 0.99 | 2023 | +1.16% | -2.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.93 | 2023 | -1.5% | -0.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.89 | 2023 | -5.65% | -7.73% | View data |
