Italy leads the European Pleasure and Sporting Boats Building sector in employment, with 12.3 thousand employees in 2023, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 7.58%. France and Germany follow, with 9.53 and 9.09 thousand employees respectively. Poland and the Netherlands also have substantial employment figures, while Scandinavian countries like Finland and Sweden have much smaller workforces in this sector.
The year 2023 saw notable growth in Italy, Portugal, and Lithuania, with significant increases in employment. Conversely, Norway, Romania, and Serbia experienced declines, with Iceland's sector dropping to zero employees. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years highlights Italy, Lithuania, and Portugal as key growth markets.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of technological advancements on labor needs, regulatory changes, and shifts in consumer demand towards more sustainable and eco-friendly boating solutions, which could influence employment dynamics across different European countries.
Top countries in Pleasure and Sporting Boats Building Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 12,300 | 2023 | +5.52% | +7.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9,530 | 2023 | +1.71% | +0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9,090 | 2023 | +3.11% | +4.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8,970 | 2023 | +1.92% | +3.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5,520 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 2,070 | 2023 | -1.47% | -0.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1,450 | 2023 | +5.75% | +10.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1,310 | 2023 | -1.44% | -0.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 490 | 2023 | +4.48% | +8.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 381 | 2023 | +5.54% | +5.54% | View data |
