In 2023, Germany and France led Europe in fatal accidents at work in civil engineering with 19 and 17 incidents, respectively. Germany saw a slight decrease of 3.75%, while France experienced a mild increase of 3.96% from the previous year. Poland and Italy both had 11 fatal accidents, with Poland declining by 4.71% and Italy by 1.73%. Spain saw a significant drop of 6.51%, while countries like Austria and Croatia saw notable increases of 8.45%. Switzerland faced a substantial decrease of 16.74%, and Sweden experienced the largest drop at 27.52%.
Future trends to watch include the measures implemented by European countries to reduce these fatalities further. Monitoring safety regulations, technological advancements, and workforce training programs will be crucial. Countries experiencing increases, such as Hungary, Austria, and Croatia, may need to intensify focus on safety protocols to counteract these trends.
Top countries in Fatal Accidents at Work in Civil Engineering by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Accidents) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19 | 2023 | 0% | -3.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 17 | 2023 | +13.33% | +3.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11 | 2023 | +10% | -4.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11 | 2023 | +10% | -1.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 9 | 2023 | +12.5% | +2.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 7 | 2023 | +16.67% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 6 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 5 | 2023 | 0% | -6.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 5 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |