The number of persons employed in road and pipeline transport in Germany is projected to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028, increasing from 988,000 to 1,010,000. This marks an incremental rise in employment, with a noticeable peak in 2027 and stabilization in 2028. The year-on-year growth for 2024 to 2025 is approximately 0.61%, 0.60% from 2025 to 2026, and a more pronounced 1.00% from 2026 to 2027, maintaining at 0% growth from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period averages around 0.54% per year.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of increased automation and digitalization on employment, potentially reducing labor needs.
Shifts in policy or infrastructure investments, which could influence job demand in this sector.
Transition towards sustainable transport solutions, requiring reskilling and changes in workforce dynamics.