The global employment landscape in the Computer, Electronic and Optical Products industry reveals Japan as the leader with 519,000 employees, despite a decline of 2.7% from the previous year. Germany and South Korea follow with modest positive changes, while the United Kingdom, France, and others have seen reductions. Smaller markets like Spain and Sweden experienced significant contractions, shrinking by 6.38% and 8.25%, respectively. With an average annual decline of 0.76% over five years, overall industry employment has been impacted by automation and shifting production focus.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements potentially modifying workforce requirements, regional labor market shifts, and investment in sustainable production methods impacting employment levels and distribution across countries.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Computer, Electronic and Optical Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 519 | 2023 | -2.99% | -2.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 385 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 287.5 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.062% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 100.56 | 2023 | -2% | -1.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 94.8 | 2023 | -0.94% | -0.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 85.9 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.093% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 80 | 2023 | -1.23% | -1.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 75.15 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 47.93 | 2023 | +0.39% | -1.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 24.65 | 2023 | -0.21% | -0.65% | View data |
