In 2023, Germany and the Netherlands led the European inland passenger water transport sector in employment share, with significant figures, despite Switzerland exhibiting the highest growth rate of 8%. Italy, Sweden, and France followed with modest growth, while Greece surged with a dramatic increase of over 50%. Conversely, Poland and Finland experienced declines in employment figures. Croatia demonstrated noteworthy growth in employment share within this sector.
Future trends to watch for include potential continuation of growth in countries like Switzerland and unique developments in offshore operations, and possible recovery in Poland and Finland. Monitoring regulatory changes and environmental policies may impact employment trends significantly.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Inland Passenger Water Transport Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 28.06 | 2023 | +8.67% | +2.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 14.28 | 2023 | +4.59% | +1.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 11.83 | 2023 | +4.61% | +8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.87 | 2023 | +4.38% | +1.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 10.41 | 2023 | +19.53% | +0.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 9.68 | 2023 | +4.61% | +1.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2.24 | 2023 | +33.1% | +53.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.23 | 2023 | +6.92% | +8.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.02 | 2023 | +5.07% | +1.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.41 | 2023 | +16.35% | +13.76% | View data |
