The Netherlands leads Europe with the highest Gross Value Added per employee in the construction sector, standing at 152.4 thousand euros in 2023. Ireland, Denmark, and Belgium also show strong indices above 120. The United Kingdom follows at a respectable 118.7, while most Nordic and Central European countries range between 70 to 100. Southern and Eastern European nations reflect lower values, with Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina at the bottom. Year-on-year variations show no significant changes in rankings for 2024, highlighting stability in economic productivity across countries.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of increasing construction automation and digitalization across Europe. This could boost productivity, particularly in countries currently lagging, prompting a convergence. Additionally, sustainable construction practices are on the rise, which might change cost structures and influence GVA metrics.
Top countries in Gross Value Added Per Employee FTE of Construction of Residential and Non-residential Buildings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 152.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 125.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 123.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 122.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 118.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 95.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 92.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 86.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 83.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 79.6 | 2023 | View data |
