The 2023 data reveals notable disparities in hours worked in civil engineering across Europe. The United Kingdom leads with 540.43 million hours, significantly ahead of Germany's 471.42 million. Despite being a larger economy, Poland's hours are much lower at 249.68 million. Southern European countries like Spain and Italy show negative trends with reductions of 4.73% and 0.88% respectively. Meanwhile, Belgium stands out with a 6.37% growth, establishing an upward trajectory. Noticeable declines are seen in smaller markets like Cyprus, with a significant 10.1% fall.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential growth in large markets like Germany and the UK, albeit restrained compared to smaller emerging markets.
- Continued challenges for Southern Europe, especially with expected contraction pressures in Spain and Italy.
- Positive movements in countries such as Belgium and Norway, which may see steady gains if current trends persist.
- The Eastern European region, specifically Poland, may capitalize on regional infrastructural development, impacting hours worked positively.
Top countries in Hours Worked in Civil Engineering by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 540,430,000 | 2023 | +1.01% | +0.059% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 471,420,000 | 2023 | +3.87% | +4.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 249,680,000 | 2023 | -1.01% | -0.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 142,230,000 | 2023 | -7.94% | -4.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 140,180,000 | 2023 | -1.55% | -0.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 90,952,000 | 2023 | -0.25% | +0.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 89,657,000 | 2023 | -1.66% | -1.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 87,337,000 | 2023 | -7.59% | -6.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 74,728,000 | 2023 | -4.52% | -1.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 66,923,000 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.85% | View data |