The global retail trade employment landscape in 2023 witnessed varied year-on-year growth across countries. Germany and Spain saw stable growth in employment, whereas the United Kingdom and South Korea experienced declines. Australia, Poland, and Ireland showed significant growth, indicating stronger retail sectors. Contrarily, Switzerland and Finland faced a decrease in employment numbers. Emerging markets like Colombia exhibited robust progress, while smaller nations such as Luxembourg and Iceland saw noteworthy increases, albeit from lower bases.
Future trends to watch include technological integration reshaping retail employment patterns, potential impacts of economic fluctuations on labor markets, and evolving consumer behaviors influencing retail staffing needs globally.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Retail Trade (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,250 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 3,000 | 2023 | +0.07% | -0.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,210 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 2,130 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 2,000 | 2023 | -0.09% | -0.072% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,920 | 2023 | +0.078% | +0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,520 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 1,220 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 854 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 484.13 | 2023 | +0.04% | +0.029% | View data |
