In 2023, Germany led significantly in hours worked in Plumbing, Heat, and Air Conditioning Installation with a value of 573.25 million hours, showing a 4.1% increase from the previous year. In contrast, the United Kingdom reported 280.14 million hours worked with a modest 0.48% increase. Italy and Spain experienced declines of -2.09% and -2.55% respectively, while Poland saw a 3.76% rise. Other notable increases include Croatia at 6.14%, Portugal at 3.81%, and Romania at 2.65%. However, countries like Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Slovakia faced significant declines of -4.25%, -6.75%, and -6.54% respectively.
Future trends to watch include the expected rise in hours worked in countries with growing housing markets and renovation activities driven by sustainability efforts. Germany will likely maintain its leadership, while Poland and Portugal are poised to increase their contributions. Conversely, the declining trend in countries like Spain and Bulgaria could persist unless substantial economic improvements are realized. Enhanced focus on energy efficiency and green technologies is anticipated to influence this sector considerably.
Top countries in Hours Worked in Plumbing, Heat and Air Conditioning Installation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 573,250,000 | 2023 | +2.65% | +4.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 280,140,000 | 2023 | +0.94% | +0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 156,610,000 | 2023 | -2.85% | -2.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 133,760,000 | 2023 | +1.9% | +3.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 123,310,000 | 2023 | -5.63% | -2.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 72,806,000 | 2023 | -3.38% | +2.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 70,632,000 | 2023 | -1.61% | -0.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 64,924,000 | 2023 | +0.26% | +2.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 61,033,000 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 37,174,000 | 2023 | +1.97% | +1.26% | View data |
