In 2023, Germany led in European hours worked in road and motorway construction, followed by Poland and the United Kingdom. Germany saw a modest growth rate of 2.0% year-on-year, while Poland and the UK showed slight variations of 0.053% and 2.84% respectively. Meanwhile, Spain, Italy, and Portugal exhibited declines, with Italy at -4.51% and Portugal at a significant -11.38%. Finland and Norway showed positive trends with 2.02% and 2.84% respectively. Conversely, Cyprus faced a steep decline of -21.07%.
Looking forward, countries with rising investments in infrastructure, such as Germany and Hungary, may continue to experience growth. However, geopolitical and economic uncertainties could impact construction activity. Technological advancements and sustainability initiatives are potential future drivers for change in the industry.
Top countries in Hours Worked in Construction of Roads and Motorways by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 176,540,000 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 120,160,000 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.053% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 100,880,000 | 2023 | +3.07% | +2.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 76,899,000 | 2023 | -2.88% | +0.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 67,668,000 | 2023 | -4.1% | -2.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 43,082,000 | 2023 | -3.8% | -4.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 40,602,000 | 2023 | -0.042% | +1.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 33,688,000 | 2023 | -3.54% | -2.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 32,243,000 | 2023 | +4.22% | +6.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 25,461,000 | 2023 | -4.05% | -1.37% | View data |
