The United Kingdom leads in employment within the interurban passenger rail transport sector, with 66.43 thousand employees as of 2023. Italy and Switzerland follow, employing 39.29 thousand and 36.33 thousand respectively. Over the last year, the UK and Switzerland saw employment growth of 2.6% and 1.49%, while countries like Italy and Spain recorded declines by 1.92% and 3.63% respectively. Poland faced the steepest decline at 14.24%. Over five years, employment changes remained modest, with variations suggesting stability in some countries and contraction in others.
Future trends to observe include the impact of technological advancements on employment, such as automation and improved rail technology, which could influence job numbers. Sustainability initiatives and policy changes aimed at encouraging rail travel are also factors that could alter employment dynamics in the sector.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Interurban Passenger Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 66,430 | 2023 | +0.61% | +2.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 39,290 | 2023 | -2.44% | -1.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 36,330 | 2023 | +0.65% | +1.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 29,140 | 2023 | -1.13% | -1.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 11,870 | 2023 | -7.08% | -3.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 11,460 | 2023 | -3.73% | -3.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 10,200 | 2023 | -28.45% | -14.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 5,860 | 2023 | -0.91% | -0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3,750 | 2023 | +0.79% | +1.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 1,830 | 2023 | -0.76% | -1.08% | View data |
