Germany leads with 1.23 million employed in the sector, followed by South Korea with 0.7443 million, while Colombia and Poland have similar employment levels. Italy, France, and the UK have moderate numbers, hovering around 0.4 million. Spain's workforce is slightly less, with a downward trend. Smaller European nations like Hungary, Switzerland, and the Netherlands show varied small-scale employment. Iceland reports the lowest numbers.
Year-on-year, Poland has seen notable growth, whereas Italy, the UK, and Spain face declines. Ireland's strong increase contrasts with Finland and Norway's downtrends. Luxembourg shows significant percentage growth, albeit from a low base.
Future trends suggest a shift towards automation and digital technology in manufacturing, which may impact employment numbers. Sustainability practices and environmental regulations might lead to a need for skills transformation in this sector.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Chemical, Rubber, Plastics, Fuel Products and Other Non-metallic Mineral Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,230 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 744.3 | 2023 | +0.89% | +0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 662.66 | 2023 | -0.3% | -0.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 658.1 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 513.5 | 2023 | -1.17% | -1.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 398 | 2023 | -1% | -0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 396.85 | 2023 | -0.88% | -1.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 309 | 2023 | -1.28% | -1.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 215.04 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 133.28 | 2023 | +0.22% | -0.14% | View data |
