The forecasted employment figures for the clothing industry in France indicate a consistent decline over the 2024-2028 period. Starting from 30,000 persons in 2024, employment is projected to drop by 2,000 persons annually, resulting in just 22,000 persons employed by 2028. Comparing this to the 2023 recorded number, this reflects a significant annual decrease of approximately 6.67%. The compounded average annual decline (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is just above 6%.
Future trends to watch for include adaptability to automation, shifts towards sustainable and flexible production systems, as well as potential policy interventions to support industry revitalization and employment preservation in France's clothing sector.
