In 2023, the number of persons working at railway transport establishments in Japan, with a capacity of 100-299 persons, was recorded at 12.37 thousand. Forecast data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady increase in personnel numbers, reaching 12.92 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a moderate rise of approximately 0.89% annually over the two consecutive years of 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the 2024-2028 period is projected at approximately 0.87%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements on workforce efficiency and possible demographic changes influencing workforce availability. Structural reforms in the railway sector may also affect employment patterns and numbers.
