The number of regular employees in Building Maintenance Services in Japan has experienced overall growth from 2013 to 2023, standing at 1,031.3 thousand persons in 2023. The year-on-year variation for 2023 was 0.75%, showing consistent but modest growth. Over the last two years, the average year-on-year growth was slower at 0.76%, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 0.79%, indicating a steady increase despite occasional minor declines.
From 2024 onwards, the forecast indicates continued growth at a moderate pace, with a five-year CAGR of 0.55% and an expected overall growth rate of 2.76% by 2028, reaching 1,067.5 thousand persons.
Future trends to watch include the impact of aging workforce demographics, advancements in automation and technology within maintenance services, and potential policy changes affecting the demand for building maintenance personnel.
