The warehousing and support activities for transportation sector shows significant variation across countries in 2023. The United States leads with 2.29 million employees, far outpacing Germany’s 0.823 million. Growth rates over the past year were robust in Poland at 3.79% and Ireland at 3.89%, while Iceland saw a decrease of 2.86%. Noteworthy trends include steady increases in Eastern Europe and strong numbers in North America.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in logistics and automation which may impact labor needs. Moreover, the gig economy and e-commerce growth could further contribute to employment changes in this sector worldwide.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Warehousing and Support Activities for Transportation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 2,290 | 2023 | +2.56% | +3.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 823 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 434.47 | 2023 | +1.89% | +1.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 405.6 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 284 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 278.8 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 237.4 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 217.4 | 2023 | +3.57% | +3.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 103 | 2023 | +1.98% | +1.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 96.7 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.87% | View data |
