The employment in the floor and wall covering industry in Belgium displayed fluctuations between 2013 and 2023. A peak was observed in 2016 with 8.59 thousand employees and a recent decline in 2023 with 8.28 thousand employees. Year-on-year variations showed inconsistencies, with notable increases in 2014 (5.87%) and 2016 (8.2%), and declines in other years like 2015 (-3.25%) and 2017 (-3.74%). A five-year CAGR analysis from 2019 to 2023 exhibited a slight negative trend of -0.26%.

Forecast indicates a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028, with the number of employees projected to be 8.05 thousand by 2028. The future forecasted CAGR for this period is -0.44%, aligning with the observed decrease.

Future trends to watch for:

Adoption of automation and technology within the industry that may affect employment rates.
Potential market shifts due to sustainability trends impacting material preference and labor demand.
Economic policies and labor market changes post-pandemic.