In 2023, Italy led Europe in fatal workplace accidents in fabricated metal products, accounting for 18.63% of the total. Germany followed with 16.67%, and France, despite a 19.14% year-on-year increase, held 11.76%. Notably, Poland saw a slight rise at 5.92%, while Spain decreased by 6.89%. Meanwhile, several countries, including the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Belgium, maintained stable figures. Conversely, Romania experienced a significant 19.73% decline. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Italy and Germany suggests a steady increase in accidents, overshadowing reductions in countries like Norway.
Future trends to watch include:
- Regulatory changes in workplace safety that might impact accident rates variably across countries.
- Technological advancements in safety equipment potentially reducing incidents, particularly in high-risk countries.
- Potential economic shifts influencing labor conditions, possibly affecting the stability of accident rates.
Top countries in Fatal Accidents at Work in Fabricated Metal Products (Except Machinery and Equipment) Share by Country (Units (Accidents))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 18.63 | 2023 | 0% | +3.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 16.67 | 2023 | +21.43% | +7.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.76 | 2023 | +9.09% | +19.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.84 | 2023 | +14.29% | +5.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.86 | 2023 | -12.5% | -6.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.88 | 2023 | +20% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4.9 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.92 | 2023 | 0% | -7.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.94 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1.96 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
