The employment in Germany's cleaning services sector experienced various fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. The sector peaked at 1,260,000 employees in 2023. Notably, after a sharp decrease in 2020 due to external factors, the sector rebounded solidly through 2021 and 2022, culminating in a year-on-year growth of 5.47% in 2023.

Year-over-year growth has shown periods of stability and volatility, with considerable growth in 2016 and a notable decline in 2020. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years leading up to 2023 was 1.24%.

Future trends to watch for:

Sustained growth as the employment level is forecasted to increase, reaching 1,397,100 by 2028.
An average annual growth rate of 1.64% over the next five years, indicating steady expansion.
Potential impacts from macroeconomic conditions and changes in automation within the cleaning services sector.