In 2023, Luxembourg recorded the highest rate of fatal accidents in the fabricated metal products sector, with 16.49 accidents per 100,000 workers, while Norway had the lowest at 0.83. The most significant year-on-year increase was seen in France at 18.6%, with significant decreases in Slovakia (-13.8%) and Romania (-10.07%). Over the past five years, countries like Estonia and Belgium saw a steady rise in accidents, while Denmark and the Czech Republic experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Monitoring the effectiveness of workplace safety policies in high-risk countries like Luxembourg and Latvia.
- Observing improvements or setbacks in countries showing significant fluctuations such as France.
- Evaluating the impact of automation and new safety technologies on reducing accident rates across the region.
Top countries in Fatal Accidents at Work in Fabricated Metal Products (Except Machinery and Equipment) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Accidents) Per Hundred Thousand Persons in Employment | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 16.49 | 2023 | +7.92% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 8.55 | 2023 | +6.08% | -1.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 8.1 | 2023 | +34.11% | +6.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 6.38 | 2023 | -0.31% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 6.3 | 2023 | +3.28% | +3.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 6.15 | 2023 | +25.51% | -1.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 5.99 | 2023 | +13.66% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 5.11 | 2023 | +8.96% | +1.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 4.66 | 2023 | +30.9% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 4.33 | 2023 | -3.78% | +5.39% | View data |
