In 2023, the number of employees in air transport in Germany stood at 68 thousand units. Over the last two years, slight variations were observed with a modest year-on-year increase of 1.49% in 2021, but no change in 2022 and 2023. This period also saw minimal fluctuation, with a notable dip in 2019 at -2.94%. From 2020 onwards, growth has been relatively stagnant. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years was negligible, reflecting a stable employment landscape.
Looking forward, the forecast for 2024 to 2028 suggests a conservative growth trajectory with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.29%, leading to a 1.45% growth rate throughout that period and reaching a projected 70 thousand units by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of emerging technologies (automation and AI) on employment figures.
- Potential influence of economic recovery post-pandemic and global economic conditions.
- Regulatory changes in the aviation sector influencing demand for human resources.
- Long-term shift towards sustainable aviation and its employment implications.