In 2023, the number of full-time employees in Amusement and Recreation Facilities in Japan was at 75.98 thousand. The forecasted data for the years 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent decline: 72.88 thousand in 2024, 69.82 thousand in 2025, 66.82 thousand in 2026, 63.88 thousand in 2027, and 61.0 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year variation highlights a declining trend: -4.07% from 2023 to 2024, -4.19% from 2024 to 2025, -4.29% from 2025 to 2026, -4.40% for both 2026 to 2027 and 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is approximately -4.23%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in labor needs driven by technological advancements, changes in consumer behavior towards recreation, and economic factors impacting disposable income and leisure spending. Monitoring these factors could provide insights into potential stabilization or further declines in employment within this sector.