Which is the best country to work in construction
Currently, 7% of total world employment belongs to the construction sector. More than 220 million workers promote the increase in the construction of houses, reforms, industrial warehouses, buildings, etc.
If you look a bit at the present time, almost all countries are looking for professionals in the sector, there is a lack of specialized labor! But, there are important differences in wages or demand.
The report of Workwear Guru clear some important doubts; on demand, security or if you will receive a more just and respectable salary …
What is the best country for construction workers in the world?
Worldwide, the following infographic already shows us the Top 10 of the best countries to work in construction and the worst:
The report shows the countries that dominate the construction market and offer the best opportunities for construction workers. At analysis has taken into account factors such as average salary, cost of living and security.
In the following table we show the best countries in the world to live and work as a construction worker:
| Ranking | Countries | Salary | Cost of living | Incident rate |
| 1 | Swiss | $ 79,159 | 125,02 | 13% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | $ 57,957 | 70,64 | 8% |
| 3 | Belgium | $ 53,501 | 75,79 | 12% |
| 4 | U.S | $ 55,800 | 70,55 | 20% |
| 5 | Canada | $ 55,927 | 71,45 | 22% |
| 6 | Singapore | $ 43,958 | 82,63 | 5% |
| 7 | Luxembourg | $ 40,731 | 85,3 | 11% |
| 8 | porcelain | $ 31,931 | 41,31 | 9% |
| 9 | Netherlands | $ 41,312 | 78,93 | 15% |
| 10 | Denmark | $ 45,295 | 88,53 | 2% |
| 11 | New Zealand | $ 39,971 | 76,31 | 14% |
| 12 | United Arab Emirates | $ 36,483 | 58,94 | 13% |
| 13 | Finland | $ 38,843 | 76,35 | 18% |
| 14 | Norway | $ 40,326 | 103,56 | 14% |
| 15 | Australia | $ 39,191 | 80,75 | 18% |
| 16 | malt | $ 38,366 | 72,92 | 19% |
| 17 | France | $ 34,270 | 77,59 | 11% |
| 18 | Taiwan | $ 32,803 | 64,93 | 12% |
| 19 | Italy | $ 30,257 | 69,99 | 7% |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | $ 31,464 | 49,6 | 16% |
| 21 | Iceland | $ 38,458 | 99,67 | 15% |
| 22 | Germany | $ 31,548 | 67,85 | 11% |
| 23 | Kuwait | $ 29,674 | 49,14 | 14% |
| 24 | Japan | $ 32,865 | 81,15 | 10% |
| 25 | Hong Kong | $ 33,149 | 80,82 | 11% |
| 26 | Austria | $ 31,326 | 74,87 | 11% |
| 27 | Sweden | $ 36,648 | 75,89 | 23% |
| 28 | Israel | $ 34,105 | 84,77 | 20% |
| 29 | Montenegro | $ 22,162 | 39,81 | 14% |
| 30 | Bahrain | $ 27.588 | 57,16 | 19% |
| 31 | Bahamas | $27,464 | 84,32 | 9% |
| 32 | Czech Republic | $19,866 | 48,2 | 7% |
| 33 | Ireland | $26,524 | 78,55 | 12% |
| 34 | Spain | $23,578 | 56,64 | 14% |
Note: Although in the ranks we have reached 34 (Position of Spain) the analysis reaches 124 countries.
KEY POINTS WORLDWIDE:
- Switzerland, UK, Belgium, US and Canada are the top 5 countries for construction workers.
- The highest median salary for construction workers among all countries in the world is $ 79,159 (Switzerland), while the lowest median salary is $ 875 (Uzbekistan).
- Poland has the lowest incident rate of all countries, with only 4% of workers reporting being injured while working, while Myanmar has the highest incident rate, 58%.
- Although the UK has a nearly identical cost of living index and average salary similar to that of the US and Canada, it is its lowest incident rate at 8%, which puts it at the top of the list. .
- Australia, ranked 12th, is the country with the highest cost of living in the world, followed by the United States and the United Kingdom. It also maintains the same position (12th) in terms of the average salary of the sector when compared to other countries.
- Bermuda, Switzerland and Norway have the highest cost of living index. Switzerland and Norway also have high salaries in construction that help them rank in the top 15, while a median construction salary of just $ 11,300 puts Bermuda at 113th.
- The worst places to work in the sector are Yemen and Uzbekistan for their low wages, and Myanmar and Uganda for their dangerous conditions.
What is the best country for construction workers in Europe?
The construction sector represents 9% of the total GDP of the EU. A strong link that employs more than 18 million people.
Despite the great sensitivity to large economic changes, the construction sector in the EU usually pays its employees well. However, the salary varies substantially depending on the location and country in which construction workers work.
The following table shows the breakdown of the European countries (Top 20) where construction workers earn more:
| Ranking | Countries | Salary | Cost of living | Incident rate |
| 1 | Swiss | $ 79,159 | 125,02 | 13% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | $ 57,957 | 70,64 | 8% |
| 3 | Belgium | $ 53,501 | 75,79 | 12% |
| 4 | Luxembourg | $ 40,731 | 85,3 | 11% |
| 5 | Netherlands | $ 41,312 | 78,93 | 15% |
| 6 | Denmark | $ 45,295 | 88,53 | 20% |
| 7 | Finland | $ 38,843 | 76,35 | 18% |
| 8 | Norway | $ 40,326 | 103,56 | 14% |
| 9 | malt | $ 38,366 | 72,92 | 19% |
| 10 | France | $ 34,270 | 77,59 | 11% |
| 11 | Italy | $ 30,257 | 69,99 | 7% |
| 12 | Iceland | $ 38,458 | 99,67 | 15% |
| 13 | Germany | $ 31,548 | 67,85 | 11% |
| 14 | Austria | $ 31,326 | 74,87 | 11% |
| 15 | Sweden | $ 36,648 | 75,89 | 23% |
| 16 | Montenegro | $ 22,162 | 39,81 | 14% |
| 17 | Czech Republic | $ 19,866 | 48,2 | 7% |
| 18 | Ireland | $ 26,524 | 78,55 | 12% |
| 19 | Spain | $ 23.578 | 56,64 | 14% |
| 20 | Portugal | $ 22,752 | 50,65 | 15% |
An operator in Spain earns three times less than in Sweden, although the cost of living in Sweden is also three times higher. As a solution to change country, it is not the most accurate!
But, the issue changes if we go to Belgium or the United Kingdom. Two well-connected countries, with a good quality of life, and, especially in Belgium, the construction industry is projected to grow $ 94.5 billion by 2024… You already know where to move, right?
In Europe; Belgium and the United Kingdom are good options if you want to work on the construction site
Access to the study and more data from Workwear Guru HERE.
And if you think that an engineer or architect (If you are an architect, still, see the final article on female architects) is earning much more, you are wrong! The report issued by Page Group "Remuneration Study 2022: trends and wages" reveals the precarious wages that exist in Spain, especially for those with little experience:
And to all this we add that the National Construction Confederation, through the president, assured that 700,000 new jobs need to be captured, especially young people, in the coming months to be able to face the flood of works that have to be put in place. launched with European funds. The recipe … raise wages!
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