In 2023, Spain led the European market in construction enterprises at 16.51%, despite experiencing a slight decline. Poland and Romania showed strong growth at over 6%, while Italy and Greece saw notable declines, with Greece facing the most significant drop. Noteworthy increases also occurred in the Netherlands and Slovakia. The UK and other Western European countries such as France and Germany maintained stability, with minor fluctuations in enterprise numbers.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of sustainability and digitalization initiatives which could drive further enterprise growth in environmentally-conscious areas. Eastern Europe might experience continued growth, while Western countries focus on innovation and efficiency improvements.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises in Construction of Residential and Non-residential Buildings Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 16.51 | 2023 | +0.23% | -1.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 11.85 | 2023 | +4.26% | +5.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.04 | 2023 | -3.21% | -3.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 10.65 | 2023 | +5.96% | +6.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.14 | 2023 | +1.88% | +1.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 5.49 | 2023 | +2.85% | +3.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.43 | 2023 | +4.15% | +6.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.15 | 2023 | -4.25% | -3.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.85 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.84 | 2023 | +0.77% | -0.13% | View data |
