In 2023, Germany led European employment in paper and paperboard, holding 24.14% of the workforce, followed by Italy and Poland with 12.44% and 12.14%, respectively. Notably, Finland saw the highest growth rate at 9.94%, while Sweden and Norway faced declines of 6.44% and 4.17%. Over the past five years, the employment share has shown slight regional shifts, but Germany consistently maintained dominance.
Future trends to watch include potential technological advancements resulting in workforce reallocations, policy changes impacting production, and sustainability initiatives possibly affecting job distributions within this sector.
Top countries in Paper and Paperboard Articles Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.14 | 2023 | +2.48% | +0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 12.44 | 2023 | -0.0097% | +0.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12.14 | 2023 | +1.23% | +2.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.09 | 2023 | +0.085% | +0.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.43 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 3.71 | 2023 | +2.93% | +5.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.61 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.9 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.82 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.06 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.47% | View data |
