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How the HGV driver shortage is affected other countries
Poland
The scale of the shortage in Poland is believed to be 124,000, according to data from 2020 compiled by Transport Intelligence.
Germany
Germany was missing between 45,000 and 60,000 HGV drivers last year. It has been predicted that could rise to 185,000 by 2027.
France
France has been facing a shortage of around 43,000 drivers since 2019, Transport Intelligence says.
Italy
There is an estimated shortfall of around 15,000 drivers in Italy, since 2019.
Spain
In Spain the estimate is 15,340, figures from 2020 show.
Scandinavia
Sweden is facing a 5,000 shortfall, Norway 3,000 and Denmark 2,500 – although data has not been reported since 2017 in those countries.
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