In 2023, the number of employees in the Carpets and Rugs sector in Belgium was 5.52 thousand. The forecasted data reveals a year-on-year decrease: 2024 is expected to have 5.28 thousand employees, a decrease of 4.35% from 2023. This downward trend continues, with 2025 forecasted at 5.04 thousand employees (a 4.55% decline from 2024), 2026 at 4.8 thousand (4.76% decline from 2025), 2027 at 4.57 thousand (4.79% decline from 2026), and 2028 at 4.34 thousand employees (5.03% decline from 2027).
Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for employment in this sector is expected to be approximately -4.85%, indicating a consistent decrease year after year.
Trends to watch for in the future include technological advancements in manufacturing that may reduce labor necessity, shifts in consumer demand, and potential policy changes affecting the sector. Monitoring these factors will provide further insights into the dynamics affecting employment in the Carpets and Rugs sector in Belgium.