Employment in the sale of motor vehicles sector in Belgium stood at 32.57 thousand (FTE) in 2023. Historical data indicates that the sector experienced fluctuations, with a significant drop in 2020 (-16.99%) due to external disruptions, likely from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it rebounded in subsequent years, with positive growth (14.48% in 2021 and 5.28% in 2022). Despite a minimal increase of 0.015% in 2023, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years indicated an average decline of 0.34% per year. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 predicts a stable outlook with minimal CAGR increase of 0.02%.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Impact of emerging technologies on vehicle sales and customer interactions.
- Policy changes related to environmental regulations and their effects on the automotive sector.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Economic factors and their influence on disposable income and vehicle purchases.