In 2023, Spain leads European construction hours with 863.99 million, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 6.66%. The UK and Germany follow with moderate growth rates of 1.76% and 2.04%, respectively. Noteworthy is Romania's 4.68% rise, while Eastern European countries like Poland and Czech Republic experienced declines, -2.99% and -5.89% respectively. Italy, despite being a major economy, witnessed a significant decrease of 4.54%, signaling ongoing challenges. Northern Europe shows mixed results, such as Norway's 1.9% uptick contrasting Finland’s 0.49% rise. The smallest contributors, like Cyprus and Luxembourg, displayed minimal fluctuation.
Trends to watch for include:
- Focus on Spain’s sustained growth potential, driven by robust housing demands.
- The impact of economic policies on Italy and Poland’s recovery in construction activity.
- Future infrastructure investments in Eastern European countries could reverse current declines.
- The role of energy-efficient projects in Northern Europe’s construction sector.
- Technological advancements and labor dynamics affecting overall hours worked across Europe.
Top countries in Hours Worked in Construction of Residential and Non-residential Buildings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 863,990,000 | 2023 | +10.51% | +6.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 785,230,000 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 478,210,000 | 2023 | +1.03% | +2.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 375,070,000 | 2023 | -2.7% | +4.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 298,820,000 | 2023 | +4.13% | +5.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 295,150,000 | 2023 | -1.09% | -2.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 258,160,000 | 2023 | -5.22% | -4.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 157,480,000 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 136,860,000 | 2023 | -1.41% | -0.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 117,230,000 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.9% | View data |
