The United States leads the global wholesale sector with a significant 10.94 billion hours worked, showing steady growth at 0.23% in 2023. Spain and Italy exhibit modest increases of 0.28% and 0.23% respectively. Canada sees a decline of 0.77%, while Eastern European countries like Poland and Czech Republic are on an upward trend, especially the Czech Republic with a 2.0% increase. The Netherlands and Denmark report notable growth rates of 1.53% and 1.79%. Conversely, Sweden, Romania, and Slovakia show contractions. Ireland experiences a robust increase of 2.11%, marking significant potential growth in its wholesale sector.
Future trends to watch include potential technological advancements in logistics and distribution, impacting labor dynamics. Additionally, fluctuations in international trade policies and digitalization may lead to restructuring within the sector. Observing economic shifts across regions will be crucial in understanding employment trends, especially with the increasing role of automation and digital platforms in the wholesale industry.
Top countries in Employees in Wholesale (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 10,940 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,750 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 1,410 | 2023 | -5.5% | -0.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,360 | 2023 | +2.55% | +0.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 847.19 | 2023 | +0.017% | +0.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 815.88 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 492.1 | 2023 | +0.7% | +2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 409.25 | 2023 | +1.48% | +0.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 396.16 | 2023 | +0.68% | -1.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 358.09 | 2023 | -2.12% | -1.89% | View data |
