The European paper and paperboard employment landscape in 2024 reveals Germany leading substantially with 121,000 employees, followed by Italy and Poland. Notable year-on-year growth is seen in Finland (9.94%) and Hungary (5.36%), signaling potential strategic investments. Conversely, Sweden experiences a significant decline of 6.44%, potentially due to industry automation or other factors. Over the last five years, variation trends show a significant presence in Eastern European countries, indicating a shift in labor focus.
Future trends to watch include:
- Automation and digitalization impacting employment levels.
- Eastern European countries potentially gaining a greater market share.
- Sustainable packaging driving growth in employment in countries with robust environmental policies.
Top countries in Paper and Paperboard Articles Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 121,110 | 2023 | +2.48% | +0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 62,430 | 2023 | -0.0097% | +0.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 60,890 | 2023 | +1.23% | +2.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 50,610 | 2023 | +0.085% | +0.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 37,260 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 18,600 | 2023 | +2.93% | +5.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 18,130 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 14,550 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 14,160 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 10,340 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.47% | View data |
