The employees in the air transport sector in Spain have shown varying trends over the past decade. Between 2013 and 2015, there was a gradual decline in employment followed by a slight increase in 2016. From 2017 to 2019, the sector saw substantial growth, with a notable peak in 2019. However, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a sharp decline, a drop of 44.86%. Recovery began in 2021 with a significant increase in 2022, followed by a steady rise in 2023, standing at 37.3 thousand employees. The anticipated data for 2024 and onwards forecasts a steady growth reaching 38.1 thousand employees by 2028. Future trends to watch for include the recovery trajectory post-pandemic, technology integration in air transport, and policy changes that may impact employment numbers in the sector. The sector demonstrates a projected stable growth with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.32% and a 5-year growth rate of 1.6%, indicating moderate but steady improvement.
