In 2024, Poland leads European furniture manufacturing employment with 216.54K employees. Germany and Italy follow with 142.33K and 116.74K respectively. Over 2022-2023, Poland showed marginal growth (1.0%), Germany saw a slight decline (-0.31%), while Italy faced a significant reduction (-2.59%). The UK had a minor decrease (-0.39%) and Spain had a small growth (0.36%). Markedly, employment in France (-7.69%), Greece (-8.24%), and Switzerland (-5.37%) experienced sharp declines. Notable growth was observed in Serbia (5.6%) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (3.31%).
Future Trends to Watch:
- Increased automation and efficiency improvements may lead to further employment declines in Western Europe.
- Expansion in emerging markets and regions like Poland, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina may drive employment growth.
- Potential impact of sustainability and eco-friendly trends on employment figures across Europe.
Top countries in Furniture Manufacturing Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 216,540 | 2023 | +1.88% | +1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 142,330 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 116,740 | 2023 | -2.5% | -2.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 90,610 | 2023 | -0.087% | -0.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 62,710 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 51,270 | 2023 | -4.39% | -4.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 34,490 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 32,850 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 30,020 | 2023 | -7.88% | -7.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 27,370 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.22% | View data |
