European Electric Lighting Equipment Number of Persons Employed by Country

In 2023, Germany had the highest number of persons employed in the European electric lighting equipment sector with 21.47 thousand employees, despite an 8.02% year-on-year decline. Poland and the Czech Republic followed closely with 18.89 thousand and 18.68 thousand employees, respectively, showing slight increases of 0.72% and 3.63% respectively. The United Kingdom saw a minor increase of 0.91%, reaching 16.07 thousand employees. Italy experienced a small decline of 0.79%, while Slovakia and Austria saw moderate increases of 2.29% and 1.71%, reaching 9.93 thousand and 7.16 thousand employees respectively. France experienced a significant decrease of 8.8%, landing at 6.58 thousand employees. Although smaller markets, countries like Serbia and Malta showed remarkable growth with variations of 16.34% and 16.47%, respectively. Conversely, Romania and Iceland saw substantial declines of 13.16% and 10.96%. Sweden, Greece, and the Netherlands maintained relatively stable employment, with minor increases.

Future trends indicate that there may be a continued shift in employment numbers due to increased automation and technological advancements. Eastern European countries show potential for growth due to their competitive labor costs. However, macroeconomic factors and sustainability initiatives, such as transitioning to LED technologies, could impact employment dynamics across various regions. Consistent monitoring of technological adoption and policy changes will be crucial in understanding and forecasting employment trends in the sector.