In 2023, Germany led in the number of employees in warehousing and transportation support activities in Europe, followed by the UK and Italy. The highest year-on-year growth was observed in Belgium and Poland, whereas Latvia, Malta, and Iceland experienced noticeable declines. Over the last five years, Poland and Belgium exhibited consistent growth trends. Despite modest growth in larger economies, smaller countries show varying trends, highlighting regional disparities in employment dynamics.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in logistics and transportation, labor market adaptations to automation, and the impact of sustainability practices on employment in the warehousing and transportation sectors across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Warehousing and Support Activities for Transportation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 753,280 | 2023 | +2.93% | +0.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 464,150 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 354,810 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 244,840 | 2023 | +0.22% | +3.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 243,880 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 182,860 | 2023 | +4.48% | +4.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 118,620 | 2023 | +2.62% | +2.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 73,310 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 70,830 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 68,930 | 2023 | +5.6% | +4.31% | View data |
