In 2024, Greece remains the leader in global water passenger transport employment with 55.5K employees, despite a decline of 2.73% from 2023. Italy and the United States follow, with employment figures standing at 48.71K and 46.85K respectively, marking positive year-on-year growths of 4.11% and 4.28%. Denmark and Japan see notable trends, with Denmark experiencing a modest increase of 1.25% and Japan a significant decline of 18.68%. Norway, Spain, France, and Germany exhibit minor growth variances, while Romania and Sweden show substantial increases of 16.31% and 12.79% respectively. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Malta report decreases of 6.27% and 0.62% respectively. Other countries like Bulgaria see a notable increase of 9.78%, while Czech Republic and Kazakhstan reflect minor declines.
Future trends to watch in global water passenger transport employment by country include technological advancements leading to automation, potentially reducing employment numbers, and increased environmental regulations which may shift employment patterns. Further, economic stability and tourism growth in emerging markets could significantly alter the employment landscape.
Top countries in Water Passenger Transport Employment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 55,500 | 2023 | -1.77% | -2.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 48,710 | 2023 | +3.86% | +4.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 46,850 | 2023 | +10.36% | +4.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 21,160 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 20,160 | 2023 | -32.39% | -18.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 12,060 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 11,650 | 2023 | +4% | -0.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 11,010 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 10,640 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 5,580 | 2023 | +8.72% | +1.83% | View data |