The European construction sector for roads and railways shows significant variation in the number of enterprises across countries. In 2023, Poland led with a substantial number of enterprises at 13.89 thousand, followed by the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Countries like Germany, Italy, and France displayed smaller enterprise counts, with respective measures in the range of 3.89 to 0.907 thousand. Year-on-year growth highlighted noteworthy increases in Poland, Belgium, and Sweden, while countries such as Greece, France, and Cyprus experienced decreases. Over the last five years, varying CAGRs have been driven by factors like economic changes and governmental investments.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Poland and the UK, driven by infrastructure investments.
- Potential stabilization or recovery in markets like Greece and France, contingent on economic policies and EU funding.
- Impact of sustainability and technological advancements on enterprise operations and competitiveness across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises in Construction of Roads and Railways by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 13,890 | 2023 | +4.34% | +5.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 8,830 | 2023 | +3.66% | +3.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 7,690 | 2023 | +2.76% | +3.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 3,890 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3,030 | 2023 | -1.56% | -0.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 1,990 | 2023 | +1.07% | +1.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1,920 | 2023 | +0.89% | +2.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1,480 | 2023 | +0.48% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1,100 | 2023 | +3.09% | +4.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 933 | 2023 | -11.23% | -8.11% | View data |
