The textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products manufacturing sector saw varied employment trends across countries in 2023. Notably, the United States experienced a decline of 4.51%, while Italy's reduction was more modest at 1.31%. In Eastern Europe, both Romania and Poland faced significant decreases of 3.78% and 5.25% respectively. Some countries like the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway saw stable employment, with Finland recording a slight increase. The most substantial drop in employment was in Estonia at 9.82%. Despite these decreases, Luxembourg experienced a marginal increase in employment at 0.4%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of automation and digitalization on manufacturing efficiency and employment levels, especially in countries like the United States and Italy, where larger declines were observed. As the sector adapts to sustainability demands, investments in greener technologies might alter employment dynamics. Eastern European countries, facing substantial employment declines, may focus on upskilling workers or shifting to higher-value production to stabilize workforce levels.
Top countries in Employees in Textiles, Wearing Apparel, Leather Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 431 | 2023 | -0.69% | -4.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 402.6 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 257.5 | 2023 | -3.45% | -3.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 172.09 | 2023 | -1.12% | -2.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 151.5 | 2023 | -4.54% | -5.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 114.1 | 2023 | +2.15% | -0.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 114 | 2023 | -0.87% | -2.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 81 | 2023 | -3.57% | -1.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 43.23 | 2023 | +0.37% | -3.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 42.05 | 2023 | -2.98% | -2.87% | View data |
