In 2023, Poland led European countries with the highest number of employees in railway construction, experiencing a 6.91% increase. Conversely, Germany saw a marginal decline of 0.94%. Notably, Norway recorded the largest growth at 31.82%, while Latvia faced a significant employment decrease of 12.67%. Long-term trends indicate varied growth patterns: emerging Eastern European markets like Serbia are expanding, while some Western and Northern European nations report declines, possibly due to market saturation or infrastructure maturity.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential increased investment in Eastern European countries could drive further employment growth.
- Technological advancements and automation may impact workforce requirements.
- Environmental sustainability efforts might influence new railway projects and employment needs.
- Growing urbanization may lead to more underground railway construction, especially in densely populated regions.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Construction of Railways and Underground Railways by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 15,420 | 2023 | +3.56% | +6.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14,030 | 2023 | +1.1% | -0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11,220 | 2023 | +1.93% | +1.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9,020 | 2023 | +2.68% | +3.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8,800 | 2023 | -1.96% | +1.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 7,050 | 2023 | +3.91% | +5.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 5,120 | 2023 | +15.92% | +31.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4,810 | 2023 | +3.18% | +1.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3,880 | 2023 | -2.42% | +6.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 3,630 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.66% | View data |
