In 2023, France recorded the highest labor cost per employee in the European communication equipment sector, reaching 131.7 thousand euros. Switzerland and Finland followed with 128.0 and 105.3 thousand euros, respectively. Belgium, Norway, Germany, and Sweden displayed moderate values, ranging from 95.0 to 69.3 thousand euros. Southern and Eastern European countries like Italy, Spain, Romania, and Poland reported significantly lower costs, with the lowest observed in Bosnia and Herzegovina at 5.8 thousand euros. Year-on-year percentage variations are not available, but overall, the costs remained relatively stable over recent years.
Future trends to watch include potential cost increases in high-growth countries, technological advances influencing labor efficiency, and varying national economic conditions. Monitoring these elements will be crucial for understanding future labor cost movements across Europe.
Top countries in Communication Equipment Labour Cost Per Employee FTE by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 131.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 128 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 105.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 95 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 90.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 70.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 69.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 65.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 65.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 40.8 | 2023 | View data |
