The analysis of global employees in the retail sector, expressed in billion hours, shows the United States leading with 18.06 billion hours in 2023. Canada, Poland, and Spain follow with respective figures of 2.53, 2.5, and 2.26 billion hours. Among smaller markets, Slovenia and Iceland record the least with 0.0893 and 0.01481 billion hours, respectively. The year-on-year variation indicates a declining trend in key markets like the United States (-1.24%) and Canada (-0.61%), contrary to Poland's promising 1.0% growth. Over the last five years, certain European countries like the Netherlands and Denmark have seen upward trends, suggesting resilience and adaptability.
Future trends in the sector to watch include technological integration in customer-facing operations, shift towards more sustainable retail practices, and the impact of economic factors on consumer spending. Monitoring how these trends play out across regions will provide insight into potential shifts in labor hours, especially as emerging markets may catch up or surpass current leaders in retail employment hours.
Top countries in Employees in Retail (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 18,060 | 2023 | -0.64% | -1.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 2,530 | 2023 | -1.03% | -0.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,500 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 2,260 | 2023 | +3.03% | +0.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,970 | 2023 | +3.48% | +0.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 748.23 | 2023 | +0.36% | +1.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 746.59 | 2023 | +3.67% | +0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 580.81 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 541.2 | 2023 | -2.21% | +0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 524.96 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.11% | View data |
