The forecast for the number of persons working at warehousing establishments with 30-99 employees in Japan from 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual decline. In 2024, the workforce was expected to be 48.98 thousand, dropping to 45.48 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year decrease is approximately 1.84% from 2024 to 2025, 1.85% from 2025 to 2026, 1.83% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.83% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately -1.83%, indicating a consistent downward trend in employment numbers.
Future trend factors to monitor include technological advancements in warehousing that may replace manual labor, shifts in global supply chain dynamics, and changes in domestic market demands. Additionally, demographic changes and labor mobility within Japan could influence workforce availability in the medium to long term.
