The 2023 data indicates that Poland leads in European furniture manufacturing hours, while Luxembourg and Malta trail. Notable year-on-year increases include Lithuania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Spain and Norway showed significant declines. Over five years, a notably negative CAGR could be expected for Greece and Finland, suggesting overall reduced hours.
- Poland exhibited growth, countering a slight decrease in Germany.
- Southern Europe, including Spain and Italy, showed reductions, while Baltic countries varied significantly.
- Scandinavian countries maintained lower figures but still showed declines.
Future trends to monitor include potential impacts of automation in Northern European countries and potential recovery in Southern Europe, driven by economic improvements and shifts in consumer preferences. Sustainability and digital transformation may significantly influence labor metrics across Europe.
Top countries in Furniture Manufacturing Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 332,790,000 | 2023 | +2.32% | +0.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 199,410,000 | 2023 | +2.36% | -0.036% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 161,280,000 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 157,590,000 | 2023 | -2% | -3.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 111,470,000 | 2023 | -0.75% | -0.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 60,803,000 | 2023 | -10.75% | -7.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 53,727,000 | 2023 | +2.54% | +2.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 49,820,000 | 2023 | -1.84% | -2.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 33,097,000 | 2023 | +1.47% | -1.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 32,778,000 | 2023 | -2.42% | -3.18% | View data |
