Global Employees in Repair of Computers and Personal and Household Goods Sector by Country

In 2023, France led the sector with 50,000 employees, experiencing a modest growth of 1.68% year-on-year. The UK followed with 42,410 employees, showing an increase of 1.02%. Poland and Romania also showed positive trends with 3.73% and 2.48% growth, respectively. Conversely, Spain and Germany experienced declines of -4.43% and -1.21%, respectively. New Zealand and Austria saw the most significant declines at -6.79% and -5.97%. Noteworthy growth was seen in Ireland with a 17.51% increase, and Estonia recorded a rise of 5.07%. The Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium remained stable without any variation.

Future trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern European countries like Poland and Romania, driven by increased digitalization and repair needs. Conversely, Western European nations might see saturation, impacting their workforce numbers in the sector. Economic shifts, technological advancements, and sustainability goals may influence repair industries significantly in the coming years.