The global employment in textiles and wearing apparel is seeing a declining trend across several countries as per the 2023 data. Countries like Japan, United States, and the United Kingdom experienced significant drops in employment numbers with declines of 4.01%, 5.68%, and 4.98% respectively. Notably, smaller European countries such as Slovenia and Greece witnessed drastic reductions at 21.24% and 11.85%. Generally, the market is facing a contraction in workforce numbers.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements and automation impacting labor demand.
- Shift in employment towards countries with lower production costs.
- Growth in sustainability-focused apparel encouraging new employment opportunities.
- Potential digital upskilling may result from increased reliance on technology.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Textiles and Wearing Apparel Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 20.79 | 2023 | -4.35% | -4.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 19.39 | 2023 | -0.81% | -0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 14.23 | 2023 | -6.55% | -5.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 13.46 | 2023 | -3.28% | -2.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.14 | 2023 | -3.9% | -4.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.3 | 2023 | -3.81% | -3.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 3.89 | 2023 | -4.94% | -4.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.29 | 2023 | -6.57% | -6.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3.25 | 2023 | -6.06% | -4.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.47 | 2023 | -2.83% | -2.7% | View data |
