In 2023, the United States led the employment in the air and spacecraft sector, significantly ahead of other countries. Germany exhibited the fastest growth in employment year-on-year at 2.71%, followed by South Korea at 2.37%. Conversely, countries like Greece and Finland faced declines, with rates of -5.31% and -12.94% respectively. Emerging players include Hungary and Austria, with notable growth rates of 4.18% and 3.31%, indicating rising participation in the global market.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements driving automation, potentially impacting overall employment, and increased investment in space exploration, particularly in countries showing recent employment growth.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Air and Spacecraft and Related Machinery Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 59.97 | 2023 | +0.38% | +1.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 10.41 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9.88 | 2023 | +1.15% | +2.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 5.95 | 2023 | +1.92% | +0.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 3.89 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2.93 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 2.44 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 1.22 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1.12 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.78 | 2023 | +0.83% | +1% | View data |
