Based on the provided data for full-time employees in sports facilities in Japan, the number stands at 91.22 thousand persons for the year 2024. From 2025 to 2028, the trend shows a consistent decrease: 90.24 thousand in 2025, 89.28 thousand in 2026, 88.33 thousand in 2027, and finally 87.41 thousand in 2028. Comparisons show the number in 2023 was 92.24 thousand persons.
The year-on-year variation demonstrates a consistent decline: around -1.07% from 2024 to 2025, -1.06% from 2025 to 2026, -1.06% from 2026 to 2027, and -1.04% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years, the trend depicts a steady decrease in full-time employment in this sector. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period (2024-2028) is approximately -1.08%, reflecting a gradual annual decline.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of digital transformation in the sports industry, which could influence employment dynamics such as automation and AI applications. Additionally, demographic shifts and changes in consumer behavior towards fitness and sports participation post-pandemic could further impact employment figures.