In 2023, the number of employees in the Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Sector in France stood at 280,000. As we step into 2024, forecasted figures show a slight decline, reaching 279,000. This downward trend continues subtly through to 2028, with employment figures forecasted to drop incrementally by approximately 1,000 each year, resulting in 276,000 employees. This forecast indicates a less than 1% annual decrease in the workforce.
Looking forward, future trends to watch for include automation and digitalization, which may further impact employment in this sector. The ongoing transition to sustainable production methods could also alter workforce dynamics, potentially creating new job roles while making others obsolete.
