Germany leads the European electric lighting equipment industry by employment share at 13.77%, despite an 8.02% decline in 2023. Poland and the Czech Republic, closely following Germany, show positive trends with employment increases of 0.72% and 3.63% respectively. The UK and Italy have nearly stable employment figures, while France and Hungary face significant declines of 8.8% and 5.48% respectively. Notably, Serbia and Malta demonstrate exceptional growth, each over 16% year-on-year.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Poland and the Czech Republic as they strengthen their industry presence. Serbia and Malta's employment surges could drive further capacity expansion and innovation, whereas Germany may focus on stabilizing employment amidst sectoral shifts. Automation and digitalization are projected to influence employment distribution by country, impacting both growth and decline across the region.
Top countries in Electric Lighting Equipment Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13.77 | 2023 | -9.58% | -8.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12.12 | 2023 | +1.04% | +0.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 11.99 | 2023 | +4.11% | +3.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.31 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.6 | 2023 | +3.67% | -0.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 6.37 | 2023 | +3.16% | +2.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.17 | 2023 | -1.11% | -3.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 4.6 | 2023 | +2.99% | +1.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 4.22 | 2023 | -9.76% | -8.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.44 | 2023 | +0.47% | +1.19% | View data |
