In 2023, Germany led the European computer hardware employment share, representing 26.89%, albeit with a 5.48% drop. Slovakia showed remarkable growth at 12.67%, while Greece experienced a notable 14.87% increase. Conversely, Spain and Lithuania saw significant declines of 34.64% and 16.13%, respectively, reflecting shifting market dynamics and potential reallocation of resources across Europe. Noteworthy are the consistent growth patterns in smaller markets like Romania and Serbia, with 2.15% and 2.94% increases, indicating rising players in the sector.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements and digitalization potentially reshaping the industry landscape in Eastern Europe. Automation and AI may alter labor needs, with emerging markets possibly gaining increased employment shares, while traditional powerhouses face structural adjustments.
Top countries in Computer Hardware Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.89 | 2023 | +0.46% | -5.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 11.6 | 2023 | -0.21% | -0.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 9.35 | 2023 | -1.09% | -1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 9.12 | 2023 | -1.99% | -1.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.59 | 2023 | -0.74% | -0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 6.69 | 2023 | +2.08% | +2.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 4.36 | 2023 | +1.2% | +2.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.77 | 2023 | +3.72% | +3.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3.59 | 2023 | -7.32% | -6.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 3.47 | 2023 | +8.5% | +12.67% | View data |
