The ship and boat building sector demonstrates significant regional differentiation in employment numbers. As of 2023, the United States leads with 141,000 workers, despite a modest year-over-year growth of 0.43%. South Korea follows with 60,800 employees, though experiencing a 1.42% decline. Germany shows a positive trend with a notable 2.59% increase, bringing its total to 25,000. Italy's slight decrease of 0.35% results in 22,800 employees. France's significant 4.94% rise brings its workforce to 14,000. The Netherlands, Sweden, and Belgium exhibit no change in their workforce. Conversely, Greece, Czech Republic, and Slovenia show declining trends.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Germany due to sustained positive trends, possible shifts in South Korea as it contends with decreasing worker numbers, and the stability observed in the Netherlands and Sweden. Monitoring shifts in technological advancements and economic policies will be crucial for forecasting future employment patterns in the global ship and boat building industry.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Ships and Boats Building by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 141 | 2023 | 0% | +0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 60.8 | 2023 | -2.56% | -1.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 25 | 2023 | 0% | +2.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 22.8 | 2023 | -1.3% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 14 | 2023 | +7.69% | +4.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 11 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.53 | 2023 | -4.74% | -6.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.26 | 2023 | -4.43% | -1.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.22 | 2023 | -4.35% | -5.38% | View data |