In 2023, the United States led the Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing sector with 1.53 million employees, despite a decline of 1.58%. Japan followed with 1.12 million employees, experiencing a reduction of 0.79%. Meanwhile, Poland's workforce grew by 1.58% to 0.4753 million, reflecting positive growth. Overall, the workforce in this sector showed varied trends across countries, with some like Canada and Portugal experiencing modest growth, while others, such as the United Kingdom and Romania, faced declines.
Future trends may include shifts due to automation and digitalization, potentially altering employment needs. Countries with growing markets, like Poland and Lithuania, may continue to expand, while developed economies might focus on upskilling to sustain competitiveness.
Top countries in Employees in Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 1,530 | 2023 | -1.67% | -1.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 1,120 | 2023 | -0.44% | -0.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 475.3 | 2023 | +4.81% | +1.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 341 | 2023 | -1.45% | -1.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 324.45 | 2023 | -1.13% | -2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 247.02 | 2023 | -1.22% | +0.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 222.21 | 2023 | +0.24% | -0.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 124.1 | 2023 | -2.97% | -3.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 116.59 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 107 | 2023 | 0% | +0.19% | View data |
