In 2023, the global number of persons employed in ships and boats building showed varied trends across different countries. The United States led in employment with 142,000 persons, showing a slight increase of 0.57% from the previous year. South Korea and Japan, while significant, experienced declines of -1.14% and -0.52%, respectively. Europe exhibited mixed results with Germany seeing a notable growth of 3.4% whereas Spain and Poland decreased by -4.04% and -2.19%. Other countries like Switzerland and the Czech Republic posted mild positive trends. Conversely, Norway, New Zealand, and Greece faced reductions of over -4%.
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, certain trends are worth monitoring:
- Continued investments and technological advancements in the United States could maintain or increase employment.
- South Korea and Japan might need to address structural issues to stabilize or boost employment figures.
- Germany's growth trend could extend into the next years if favorable economic conditions persist.
- Countries with declining employment, like Norway and Spain, should explore modernization and innovation strategies to reverse trends.
- Emerging economies and smaller countries might experience employment volatility influenced by global demand and supply chain dynamics.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Ships and Boats Building by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 142 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 110.5 | 2023 | -2.3% | -1.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 76 | 2023 | -1.3% | -0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 30.98 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 26 | 2023 | +4% | +3.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 20.5 | 2023 | -1.44% | -2.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 13.4 | 2023 | -4.29% | -4.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 12 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 8.3 | 2023 | -4.6% | -4.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 4.8 | 2023 | -2.04% | -2.69% | View data |
