In 2024, Germany leads in the European civil engineering employment sector with a 16.58% share, followed by the UK (13.65%) and France (12.08%). Notable year-on-year changes include Germany's 3.8% growth and Poland's 4.11% increase. Declines were observed in Spain (-0.9%), Greece (-5.05%), and Cyprus (-19.18%). Over a five-year period, growth for smaller countries like Malta and Slovenia stands out, indicating expanding civil engineering sectors.
Future trends to watch include the impact of digitalization and sustainable construction on employment distribution, potential growth in Eastern European markets, and evolving EU regulations that may influence job dynamics.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Civil Engineering Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.58 | 2023 | +3.56% | +3.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.65 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.08 | 2023 | +1.7% | +2.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11.25 | 2023 | +3.32% | +4.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.33 | 2023 | -1.95% | -0.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.97 | 2023 | -0.69% | +0.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.92 | 2023 | -1.7% | +2.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.19 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.18 | 2023 | +0.067% | +0.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.3 | 2023 | +0.42% | +1.56% | View data |
