In 2023, part-time tourism employment in Australia stood at 331.7 thousand units. Moving forward, forecasts for the aggregated data from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent upward trend. Specifically, in 2024, it is projected to reach 337.4 thousand units, marking a year-on-year rise of approximately 1.72%. By 2025, employment is expected to further increase by 1.75% to 343.3 thousand units. This growth pattern continues with employment reaching 349.2 thousand units in 2026, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.72%. The trend persists with increases to 354.8 thousand units in 2027 (1.60%) and 360.4 thousand units in 2028 (1.58%). Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at approximately 1.67%.
For future trends, it will be critical to monitor variables like technological advancements in the tourism sector, changes in consumer travel behaviors, potential economic fluctuations, and environmental policies. Each of these factors could significantly impact part-time tourism employment trends in Australia.
