The retail employment landscape in 2023 witnessed a slight decline in the United States and the United Kingdom, with a decrease of 0.28% and 0.3%, respectively. Germany also faced a minor decrease of 0.055%. In contrast, countries like France and Poland showed a positive trend, with France experiencing a growth rate of 0.3% and Poland at 0.33%. Romania led growth with a significant 2.06% increase, while Latvia faced the largest decline at 3.12%. Over the last five years, trends indicate modest sector resilience with Europe showing varied growth across countries.
Future trends to watch include the impact of digitization on retail jobs, the shift towards automation, and the influence of e-commerce growth. Additionally, economic conditions and consumer behavior changes could significantly impact employment patterns in the retail sector globally.
Top countries in Employees in Retail (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 13,720 | 2023 | -1.03% | -0.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 2,900 | 2023 | +0.034% | -0.055% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,760 | 2023 | +0.93% | -0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,890 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 1,720 | 2023 | -2.54% | -0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,280 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1,280 | 2023 | -1.08% | -0.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1,240 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 892 | 2023 | +1.73% | +2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 772 | 2023 | +0.65% | +1.1% | View data |
