In 2023, the number of persons employed in the UK for Household Appliances and Home and Garden Equipment Repair stood at approximately 5.44 thousand employees. From 2024 onwards, forecasts suggest a positive growth trajectory, with employment expected to reach 5.94 thousand by 2028. This represents an upward trend with a year-on-year growth of approximately 2% from 2024 to 2025 and a slightly decreasing rate thereafter, resulting in a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 1.8% over the forecasted five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in repair techniques, potential automation impact reducing the demand for manual labor, and evolving consumer behaviors toward repair and sustainability, which might further fuel employment in this sector.
