From 2013 to 2023, the employment of cleaning services in the UK has shown fluctuations. Starting with a minor growth in 2013, the sector saw a significant increase in 2014, followed by a decline until 2017. 2018 marked a sharp rise, reaching 516.78 thousand employees. The numbers slightly fluctuated in subsequent years, with a general upward trend from 2020 onwards. As of 2023, the sector stands at 514.56 thousand employees, indicating stable growth.
Year-on-year variations over the past two years showed modest increases of around 0.9%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years has been approximately -0.086% indicative of stability after previous volatility.
Going forward, the forecast until 2028 predicts a continued, albeit slow, increase in employment. Future trends to watch for include the impact of automation, changes in labor regulations, and sustained demand for cleaning services driven by hygiene awareness post-pandemic.
