The Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles sector in Spain saw fluctuating employment levels from 2013 to 2023. Employment peaked at 95.24 thousand in 2017 before facing a significant drop in 2020, largely due to the global pandemic, bottoming out at 75.32 thousand. Recovery began in 2021, with employment rebounding to 85.67 thousand and reaching 89.07 thousand in 2023. Despite this recovery, employment levels are forecasted to gradually decline through 2028, averaging a -0.51% CAGR from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements in automotive technology may reduce the need for traditional maintenance and repair jobs.
Increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could shift demand towards specialized EV maintenance skills.
Regulatory and environmental policies aimed at reducing pollution may impact employment patterns within this sector.