In 2023, France led in employment share in the construction of roads and railways at 15.7%, followed by Germany and Poland. Notable year-on-year growth was seen in Hungary (+6.38%) and Serbia (+5.65%), while Spain and Greece experienced declines. Over the past five years, Malta showed the highest growth tendency in this sector, reflecting a nascent expansion. In contrast, Portugal and other southern European countries faced downturns.
Future trends to watch for include digitalization in construction processes, increased investment in renewable and sustainable building materials, and the potential growth in Eastern European countries as they continue to develop infrastructure and attract foreign investments.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Construction of Roads and Railways Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 15.7 | 2023 | +2.31% | +0.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.77 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12.54 | 2023 | +0.44% | +3.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6.09 | 2023 | +1.64% | +2.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 5.3 | 2023 | -3.08% | +1.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.03 | 2023 | -6.35% | -4.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.82 | 2023 | -2.54% | +0.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.91 | 2023 | +1.68% | +2.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.46 | 2023 | -1.44% | -0.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.18 | 2023 | +1.42% | +2.72% | View data |
