The employment in the rail transportation sector in Poland has seen a fluctuating trend between 2013 and 2023, starting from 55.09 thousand full-time equivalents in 2013 and declining to 44.8 thousand in 2023. A significant drop was observed from 2015 to 2016 with a -7.72% year-on-year decrease and from 2019 to 2020 with a -9.86% decline. The CAGR from 2016 to 2023 was -2.13%, indicating an average annual decrease over this period. Forecasts suggest a continued decline, with employment expected to reach 39.97 thousand by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -1.82%.
The year-on-year variations between 2022 and 2023 show a decline of -2.17%. The overall forecasted 5-year growth rate from 2023 to 2028 is anticipated to be -8.76%, suggesting a persistently downward trend in employment numbers.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in the rail sector which may require fewer human resources, shifts in transportation preferences, and any governmental policies supporting or reshaping the rail transportation infrastructure and workforce. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the employment landscape in this sector.
