Poland leads in the number of road freight transport employees, significantly increasing by 3.56% in 2023. Germany and France follow, although Germany saw a slight decline of 0.31%. Italy and Spain reported modest growth, while Lithuania experienced remarkable growth at 7.23%. The UK saw a minor decline. Smaller countries like Serbia and Slovakia showed substantial growth, exceeding 4%. Conversely, the Netherlands and Czech Republic experienced slight declines.
Future trends to watch include the increasing role of Eastern European countries, particularly Poland and Lithuania, driving employment in road freight transport. Watch for technological advancements and Brexit implications possibly influencing further shifts in employment numbers.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Road Freight Transport Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 14.48 | 2023 | +3.61% | +3.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11.19 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.66 | 2023 | +0.36% | +2.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.82 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.77 | 2023 | +1.7% | +2.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.27 | 2023 | +0.37% | -0.067% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.7 | 2023 | +3.66% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.34 | 2023 | -0.77% | -0.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.23 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 3.1 | 2023 | +5.41% | +7.23% | View data |
