From 2013 to 2023, employment in the air transport sector in the Netherlands exhibited a fluctuating trend. Starting from 21.89 thousand full-time equivalents (FTEs) in 2013, the sector witnessed marginal annual changes until a peak of 23.82 thousand FTEs in 2019, followed by a sharp decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This downward trend continued until 2023, where employment stood at 21.34 thousand FTEs. The last two years showed a decreasing trend with a 0.61% year-on-year decline in 2022 and a 0.61% decline in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -1.77%.
Looking ahead to 2028, the forecast indicates a continuation of the decreasing trend, with employment projected to drop to 20.72 thousand FTEs. The forecasted five-year CAGR is -0.48% with an overall decline of -2.36% over the period. Future trends to watch for include changes in global travel demand, advancements in automation and AI within the industry, and the impact of environmental regulations on air transport operations.
