Germany leads European metal manufacturing employment, maintaining a stable workforce with minimal growth. Italy, benefiting from a strong industrial base, shows steady increases, while Spain and the Czech Republic face declines. Countries like Slovakia, Belgium, and Lithuania display growth, supported by industrial investment and policy initiatives. Sweden, Greece, and Slovenia experience significant workforce reductions, potentially due to economic or industry-specific challenges.
Future trends to watch include the impact of automation on employment levels, green technology advancements potentially reshaping the workforce, and geopolitical shifts affecting supply chains and labor distribution in the metal manufacturing sector.
Top countries in Metal Manufacturing Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 134,050 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 49,490 | 2023 | +3.01% | +4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 44,610 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 26,130 | 2023 | -1.5% | -1.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 11,180 | 2023 | +3.12% | +2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 8,420 | 2023 | +0.048% | -1.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 7,780 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 7,760 | 2023 | -0.84% | -0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 4,830 | 2023 | -0.062% | -0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 4,210 | 2023 | +4.1% | +2.32% | View data |
