The European metal manufacturing sector in 2023 shows Germany leading with a dominant employment share of 41.51%, followed by Italy at 15.33% and France at 13.81%. Trends reveal Italy driving growth with a 4.0% employment increase, while Spain faces a decline of 1.67%. High growth areas include Lithuania (4.25%) and Ireland (4.08%), while Sweden (-12.75%) and Slovenia (-7.6%) experience notable downturns. Over five years, employment CAGRs indicate regional disparities with overall moderation in growth.
Future trends may focus on Germany's sustained leadership, potential policy shifts in Italy fostering manufacturing growth, and emerging challenges for countries with declining employment shares. Monitoring technological advancements and supply chain changes will be crucial for anticipated sectoral adjustments.
Top countries in Metal Manufacturing Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 41.51 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.33 | 2023 | +3.01% | +4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.81 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.09 | 2023 | -1.5% | -1.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 3.46 | 2023 | +3.12% | +2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 2.61 | 2023 | +0.048% | -1.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2.41 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.4 | 2023 | -0.84% | -0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.5 | 2023 | -0.062% | -0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.3 | 2023 | +4.1% | +2.32% | View data |
