The employment in the Service Activities Incidental to Air Transportation sector in Spain has seen fluctuations over the past years. From 2016 to 2019, there was a steady increase in employment, peaking in 2019. However, the sector experienced a significant decline in 2020 due to external factors likely related to the global pandemic. Recovery was seen in 2021, but employment figures faced small declines in the following years, with 2023 standing at 29.71 thousand FTEs. The year-on-year variation for 2023 was -0.56%, showing a slight continuous decline. The sector’s 5-year CAGR is projected at -0.45%, indicating a modest reducing trend going forward.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impact of technological advancements and automation on employment.
The effect of global economic recovery post-pandemic on air transportation support services.
Regulatory changes and environmental policies influencing the sector’s employment dynamics.