In 2023, the transportation and storage employment sector across Europe showed mixed results. Germany, as the largest player, saw a decline of 4.15%, signaling potential challenges in its logistics industry. Conversely, Poland and Lithuania experienced growth with 2.37% and 4.96% increases, respectively, hinting at emerging markets with strengthening logistics sectors. Portugal, Ireland, and Cyprus also demonstrated notable increases, indicating regional opportunities.
For 2024 and beyond, watch for:
- Technological integration in logistics enhancing efficiency.
- Post-Brexit impacts on the UK's transportation sector unfolding.
- Eastern European countries potentially emerging as logistics hubs.
- Environmental policies influencing employment in the sector.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Transportation and Storage by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,907,600 | 2023 | -5.2% | -4.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,476,100 | 2023 | -0.38% | +1.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,401,500 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,109,100 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,022,500 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 923,490 | 2023 | -0.15% | +0.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 426,560 | 2023 | +0.0023% | +0.00023% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 387,250 | 2023 | +0.32% | -0.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 284,140 | 2023 | -0.29% | -0.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 276,140 | 2023 | +0.19% | -0.55% | View data |
