The repair of computers and peripheral equipment sector in Germany shows a forecasted decline in the number of employees from 2024 to 2028. Starting with 5.1 thousand employees in 2024, the sector is expected to decrease to 4.95 thousand by 2028. This represents a cumulative decline over the period, with year-on-year percentage reductions averaging a modest but steady decline annually. The last recorded actual data shows that in 2023, there were 5.2 thousand employees, highlighting a consistent downward trend even before 2024.

Future trends to monitor include:

Technological advancements potentially reducing the need for traditional repair roles.
Increased emphasis on sustainability might drive demand for repair services instead of replacement.
Shift towards remote work, possibly altering demand for these services based on equipment usage patterns.