In 2024, Poland leads Europe's office and shop furniture sector with 40.01 thousand employees, followed by Germany (37.84 thousand) and Italy (23.76 thousand). The United Kingdom and the Netherlands employ 18.94 and 14.59 thousand people, respectively. France, Romania, and Spain are also significant but smaller contributors. Notable year-on-year variations for 2023 include growth in Poland (2.18%) and Italy (2.05%), and declines in France (-4.12%) and Spain (-5.34%). Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia show notable increases of 7.18% and 6.74%, respectively. Emerging players like Malta recorded an 11.84% increase, though from a small base.
Future trends to watch include increased automation and digitization potentially causing a shift in employment patterns. Sustainability practices might influence materials and design, impacting the job market. Geopolitical and economic factors will also play roles in shaping employment dynamics across these countries.
Top countries in Office Furniture and Shop Furniture Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 40,010 | 2023 | +2.76% | +2.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 37,840 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 23,760 | 2023 | +1.57% | +2.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 18,940 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 14,590 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 11,990 | 2023 | -3.75% | -4.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 9,110 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 7,460 | 2023 | -8.98% | -5.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 6,130 | 2023 | -0.15% | -1.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 5,070 | 2023 | +3.94% | +4.86% | View data |
