In 2023, Germany led with 120.01 million hours, followed by Spain (87.799) and the United Kingdom (83.243). Year-on-year changes show mixed trends: Germany experienced a 0.34% decrease, while Spain decreased by 0.84% and the UK increased by 0.2%. Noteworthy is Sweden’s 2.21% increase and Norway’s significant 6.59% decline. Among smaller markets, Estonia showed a 0.69% increase, whereas Cyprus saw the most significant decrease at 7.14%. The last 5-year CAGR highlights varying average annual changes, necessary for understanding longer-term trends.
Future Trends to Watch: Automation and sustainability will likely influence labor hours. Emerging markets in Eastern Europe may see increases with investments in industry 4.0 technologies. The transition to eco-friendly packaging and operations also has potential implications for labor hours, particularly in Western European nations.
Top countries in Beverages Manufacturing Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 120,010,000 | 2023 | -0.66% | -0.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 87,799,000 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 83,243,000 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 66,623,000 | 2023 | +1.59% | +0.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 39,065,000 | 2023 | -1.42% | -1.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 34,938,000 | 2023 | -4.85% | -1.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 28,495,000 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 22,611,000 | 2023 | -1.72% | -2.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 19,246,000 | 2023 | -1.14% | -1.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 16,412,000 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.39% | View data |
