Key Points
- European Union (EU) member states installed nearly 72,000 industrial robots in 2022, marking a 6% YoY increase.
- Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and Poland lead the adoption, accounting for 70% of all robot installations within the EU.
According to preliminary findings released by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the installation of industrial robots in the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) experienced a significant boost, with a 6% year-on-year increase in 2022. The top five countries leading the adoption of industrial robots within the EU are Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and Poland, collectively responsible for approximately 70% of all installations in the region.
Germany, as the largest robot market in Europe, witnessed the installation of approximately 26,000 units in 2022, reflecting a modest 3% growth. This accounted for 37% of the total installations across the EU. On a global scale, Germany ranked fourth in terms of robot density, trailing behind Japan, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea.
Italy secured the second spot as Europe’s largest robot market, surpassing its previous records with nearly 12,000 units installed in 2022, showcasing a remarkable 10% growth. These installations constituted 16% of the total EU installations.
France, ranking third in Europe, experienced a noteworthy 15% increase in annual installations, totaling 7,400 units. However, this number remains less than a third of neighboring Germany’s installations.
In Spain, annual installations witnessed a growth rate of 12%, with 3,800 units installed. It is worth noting that the automotive industry plays a significant role in shaping robot installations in the country.
Poland has displayed a consistent upward trajectory in robot installations for the past nine years. In 2022, installations reached a total of 3,100 units, marking the second-highest result after the previous peak of 3,500 units recorded in 2021.
Robot installations in European countries including non-EU member states reached a total of 84,000 units – up 3% in 2022.
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