In 2023, Germany led with the highest hours worked at 254.97 million. Poland and the UK followed with 167.83 and 131.44 million hours respectively. Italy and Romania experienced declines of -2.25% and -0.83%. Spain's hours sharply decreased by -5.8%, while Portugal and Belgium saw increases of 2.31% and 2.43%. Sweden's strong 6.2% growth contrasted with Norway's -3.53% decline. Notably, Cyprus had the highest growth at 6.52%, whereas Latvia saw significant increases of 5.84%.
Future trends to watch include increased automation and technological advancements in Germany, impacting labor hours. Eastern Europe may see a rise in hours worked due to industrial projects, while Western Europe may prioritize efficiency, potentially reducing hours worked due to innovation.
Top countries in Metal Structures Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 254,970,000 | 2023 | +3.32% | +1.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 167,830,000 | 2023 | +2.52% | +1.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 131,440,000 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 108,490,000 | 2023 | -3.37% | -2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 58,354,000 | 2023 | -1.06% | -0.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 43,887,000 | 2023 | -9.39% | -5.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 42,017,000 | 2023 | -1.43% | -1.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 41,445,000 | 2023 | +0.52% | -1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 36,476,000 | 2023 | -0.82% | -2.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 32,021,000 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.31% | View data |
