Global Employees in Repair of Computers and Personal and Household Goods Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))

The 2023 data showed France leading in the number of employees in the repair sector for computers and household goods, with a year-on-year growth of 1.68%. The UK followed with moderate growth at 1.02%, while Germany saw a slight decline of 1.21%. Poland and Romania demonstrated significant workforce expansions, with Poland at 3.73% and Romania at 2.48%. Conversely, Spain and the Czech Republic faced notable declines of 4.43% and 4.7% respectively. Ireland marked a remarkable increase of 17.51% in its number of sector employees, while New Zealand and Austria experienced significant contractions by 6.79% and 5.97% respectively.

Future trends to monitor involve potential technological advancements impacting the repair sector. With increasing device complexity, there may be heightened demand for skilled technicians. Additionally, the EU’s "right to repair" regulations could further influence growth, especially in nations keen on implementing sustainability practices. Expect emerging markets in Eastern Europe to continue growing as they adopt more repair-friendly policies and expand training initiatives.