In 2023, Germany led European countries in cables and wiring device hours worked, with 111.21 million hours, showing a decline of 2.28% from 2022. The UK and Italy followed with 25.34 million and 23.40 million hours, respectively, with the UK experiencing a slight increase of 0.7% and Italy a 2.74% decrease. Significant growth was seen in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Greece with year-on-year changes of 3.54%, 8.12%, and 6.01% respectively. Lagging countries like Finland and Croatia saw considerable declines at -3.51% and -6.54%.
Expect increased automation and digital transformation as trends to influence Europe's cables and wiring device industry efficiencies. Potential growth is likely in central and eastern European countries due to competitive labor markets and expanding infrastructure demands. Watch for technological investments driving productivity, potentially reshaping labor needs across the region.
Top countries in Cables and Wiring Devices Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 111,210,000 | 2023 | -1.03% | -2.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 25,339,000 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 23,397,000 | 2023 | -3.08% | -2.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 22,706,000 | 2023 | +7.46% | +1.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 20,940,000 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 14,803,000 | 2023 | +0.2% | -2.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 11,451,000 | 2023 | +2.64% | -0.091% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 8,095,300 | 2023 | +1.9% | +1.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 7,748,200 | 2023 | +3.02% | +3.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 6,062,800 | 2023 | +0.29% | +1.14% | View data |
