The European metals casting industry employment reveals Germany's dominance, with approximately 79,590 employees in 2023. Italy, Poland, and France follow with significantly lower numbers. Year-on-year variations for 2023 indicate employment declines in most countries, such as France (-4.85%) and Spain (-4.47%), while Serbia and Latvia saw increases at 9.03% and 6.44%, respectively. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates a slight contraction in the industry with variations across countries.
Future trends to watch include automation and digitalization potentially reducing workforce demands, while sustainability initiatives may create niche employment opportunities in environmentally-friendly casting practices.
Top countries in Metals Casting Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 79,590 | 2023 | +2.63% | -0.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 26,810 | 2023 | +2.45% | -0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 19,760 | 2023 | +0.28% | -0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13,980 | 2023 | -6.02% | -4.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 13,080 | 2023 | -1.66% | -2.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 11,200 | 2023 | -4.26% | -4.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 7,800 | 2023 | +2.11% | +0.026% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 7,400 | 2023 | +7.51% | +9.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 6,570 | 2023 | -0.015% | -0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 6,050 | 2023 | +2.54% | +1.16% | View data |
