In 2023, Germany led Europe in the motor vehicles sector, significantly ahead in hours worked compared to other nations, highlighting its dominant automotive industry. Romania and Portugal showed strong year-on-year growth of 4.05% and 5.65% respectively, standing out among Eastern and Southern European nations. Conversely, traditional automotive hubs like Italy and Spain faced declines, while Belgium experienced the most significant negative growth at -8.4%. Overall, the landscape presents Germany and Eastern Europe as emerging leaders, while certain Western countries handle declines.
Future trends to watch in the European automotive sector include the impact of advancing technology and automation on labor hours, the shift towards electric vehicles influencing workforce needs, and the potential for Eastern Europe to gain a larger share of the industry's production hours due to cost advantages and increasing investments in local infrastructures.
Top countries in Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Semi-Trailers Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,344,400,000 | 2023 | +3.9% | +0.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 441,740,000 | 2023 | +7.31% | +4.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 394,460,000 | 2023 | +2.49% | +1.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 330,840,000 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 302,640,000 | 2023 | +4.55% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 260,240,000 | 2023 | +2.66% | -0.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 245,040,000 | 2023 | +2.36% | -2.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 192,480,000 | 2023 | +5.28% | +1.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 140,670,000 | 2023 | +5.73% | +1.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 122,800,000 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.97% | View data |
