The United States leads with 2.11 million employees in the chemical and related sectors, followed by Japan and Germany. Year-on-year variations for 2023 indicate growth in South Korea, Poland, and Estonia, while Italy, the UK, and Spain show declines. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate reveals positive trends in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Ireland, amidst broader industry declines in other European nations.
Future trends to monitor are technological advancements increasing automation, which may reduce employee demand, and evolving environmental regulations potentially leading to restructuring in the industry. Additionally, Asia is expected to see workforce expansions due to industrial growth.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Chemical, Rubber, Plastics, Fuel Products and Other Non-metallic Mineral Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 2,110 | 2023 | +0.095% | +0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 1,710 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,210 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 657.9 | 2023 | +0.98% | +1.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 636.5 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 478 | 2023 | -1.12% | -1.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 365.61 | 2023 | -1.04% | -1.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 302.7 | 2023 | -1.27% | -1.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 125.8 | 2023 | 0% | +0.048% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 119.72 | 2023 | -0.26% | +0.014% | View data |
