In 2023, Poland led the tobacco employment sector with 21.27 thousand persons, followed by Germany at 19.34 thousand. From a year-on-year perspective, Poland and Italy showed employment growth, with Italy experiencing a substantial increase of 8.13%. However, major declines were observed in Japan with a 12.94% drop and France, which registered a complete exit from the sector. The United States and Germany also saw reductions, while employment in Sweden remained stable.
Future trends to watch include the impact of regulatory changes and public health initiatives on employment in countries like Japan and the United States. Additionally, Poland and Italy may continue experiencing growth if supportive policies persist.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Tobacco Products Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 21.27 | 2023 | +1.85% | +0.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 19.34 | 2023 | 0% | -1.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 17.41 | 2023 | -10% | -2.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 7.21 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.58 | 2023 | +3.03% | +8.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 4.64 | 2023 | -4% | -3.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.87 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 3.66 | 2023 | -0.84% | -1.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 3.34 | 2023 | -3.46% | -3.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.43 | 2023 | -1.49% | -2.41% | View data |
