European Pharmaceutical Preparations Number of Persons Employed by Country

In 2023, Germany led European pharmaceutical employment with 173,250 employees, growing 2.58% year-on-year, while Italy followed with 53,770, rising 0.77%. Spain experienced a stronger increase of 2.69%. Switzerland faced a decline of 1.65%, contrasting with Poland's 3.76% rise. The Netherlands had significant growth of 5.14%, whereas Belgium grew by only 0.66%. Notably, Portugal's employment surged by 6.05%, and Serbia decreased by 3.17%. Over the last five years, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) shows a moderate upward trend driven by countries like Poland and the Netherlands.

Future trends to watch for include Poland’s continued growth spurred by investment incentives, Portugal's dynamic expansion, and potential challenges in Switzerland and Serbia. Key factors influencing employment trends will be technological advancements and policy shifts affecting the pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.