In 2023, Italy led the European apparel sector with 24.68% employment, followed by Poland at 9.09% and Romania at 8.87%. Despite Italy's dominance, it experienced a slight 0.97% decline. Notable decreases in employment shares were observed in Romania and Greece with decreases over 10%, while Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina saw slight increases. Trends over the past five years reveal European market contractions with variations due to economic conditions, pandemic impacts, and shifts in manufacturing bases.
Future trends to watch include potential employment shifts due to sustainability practices, digital transformation in production, and possible relocations of production hubs due to economic and geopolitical factors.
Top countries in Wearing Apparel Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 24.68 | 2023 | -0.89% | -0.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 9.09 | 2023 | -4.1% | -5.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 8.87 | 2023 | -14.22% | -11.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 8.69 | 2023 | -6% | -5.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 7.92 | 2023 | -5.55% | -6.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.73 | 2023 | -0.13% | -0.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 4.27 | 2023 | +2.81% | +2.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 4.24 | 2023 | -4.6% | -4.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 4.12 | 2023 | -6.59% | -5.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3.15 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.77% | View data |
