From 2013 to 2019, the air transport sector in the Netherlands saw a gradual increase in employment, growing from 25.0 to 27.0 thousand jobs. This period experienced stable or moderate growth with a notable year-on-year increase of 3.85% in 2019. However, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decline in 2021, with employment dropping to 23.0 thousand jobs, a year-on-year decrease of 11.54%. The sector has shown some recovery, reaching 24.0 thousand jobs by 2023, but it remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Future projections indicate stabilization, with employment forecasted to remain at 24.0 thousand jobs through 2028. This suggests a plateau in growth, reflecting a potential equilibrium in the sector's workforce demand and supply dynamics.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential technological advancements and automation impacting job requirements.
- Ongoing effects of sustainability initiatives within the aviation industry.
- Recovery patterns post-COVID-19 and any new travel restrictions or regulations.
- Emerging global economic conditions and their influence on air travel demand.
