The number of persons employed in the doors and metal windows sector in the Netherlands is set to increase gradually from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, employment was measured at 5,000 employees. Forecasts indicate a slow and steady growth: 5,100 employees in 2024, increasing incrementally each year to reach 5,160 by 2028. Year-on-year growth percentages are low, demonstrating stability: 0.20% from 2024 to 2025, 0.39% from 2025 to 2026, 0.39% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.19% from 2027 to 2028. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 0.29%.
Future trends to watch for include the increased automation and digitization in manufacturing processes, which may impact employment numbers despite growth in industry output. Additionally, environmental regulations and a shift towards sustainable building materials could alter demand patterns and subsequently employment in this sector.
