In 2023, Germany led the European Structural Metal Products sector in total hours worked, followed by Poland and the United Kingdom. Germany's hours worked slightly increased by 0.29%, while Poland experienced a higher rise of 1.46%. In contrast, Italy and Spain saw declines of 3.59% and 7%, respectively. Notably, Sweden and Cyprus recorded significant growths at 3.13% and 6.87%. Meanwhile, countries like Romania, Hungary, and Norway faced declines. The compound annual growth rate over five years displayed moderate but varied growth across countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements influencing productivity and hours worked. Economic changes in major European economies and EU policies may also impact labor dynamics in the structural metal products industry.
Top countries in Structural Metal Products Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 315,520,000 | 2023 | +2.85% | +0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 207,260,000 | 2023 | +2.73% | +1.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 172,320,000 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 163,010,000 | 2023 | -4.04% | -3.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 100,700,000 | 2023 | -10.5% | -7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 66,196,000 | 2023 | +1.61% | +2.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 59,422,000 | 2023 | -2.59% | -2.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 51,071,000 | 2023 | +2.79% | +0.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 50,243,000 | 2023 | -1.14% | -0.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 39,179,000 | 2023 | -0.92% | -2.64% | View data |
