In 2023, Switzerland leads in terms of employment in postal services under universal service obligation with 31.83 thousand employees, showing a slight growth of 1.05%. The Czech Republic follows closely, although it has faced a marginal decline of 0.9%. Romania sees the most substantial decrease at 3.81%, while Portugal and Croatia have minor declines of 1.27% and 0.55%, respectively. Norway, Latvia, Iceland, and Cyprus show varying reductions, with Iceland experiencing the largest decrease of 7.82%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential shift towards digitalization and automation impacting employment figures.
- Continued pressure on reducing workforce in response to declining mail volumes.
- Regulatory changes affecting universal service obligations and employment structures.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Postal Services under Universal Service Obligation by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 31,830 | 2023 | -0.44% | +1.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 31,590 | 2023 | -1.28% | -0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 18,980 | 2023 | -6.58% | -3.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 10,270 | 2023 | -1.54% | -1.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 9,830 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 8,550 | 2023 | -4.53% | -4.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 3,150 | 2023 | -1.3% | -3.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 668 | 2023 | -7.48% | -7.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 608 | 2023 | -0.98% | -1.05% | View data |
