In 2023, Germany led the warehousing and support activities employment in Europe with a notable share, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. Strong growth was observed in Poland and Belgium, with both countries experiencing over 4% increase. Meanwhile, Sweden and Norway saw a decline in employment shares. The past two years highlight significant growth variability across Europe with countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessing high increases, contrasting declines in Latvia and Estonia.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards digitalization and automation within the sector, which may alter employment dynamics. Additionally, European policies on sustainability and supply chain changes could influence geographic distribution of employment.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Warehousing and Support Activities for Transportation Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.96 | 2023 | +2.93% | +0.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.77 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.29 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.79 | 2023 | +0.22% | +3.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.76 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.82 | 2023 | +4.48% | +4.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.77 | 2023 | +2.62% | +2.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.33 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.25 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.19 | 2023 | +5.6% | +4.31% | View data |
