The employment in the warehousing and storage sector in Austria has shown a steady upward trend from 2013 to 2023, starting at 1.65 thousand employees in 2013 and rising to 2.74 thousand employees in 2023. Notable yearly variations include a significant increase in 2017 (10.37%), a decline in 2018 (-5.71%), and another strong increase in 2019 (16.7%). The recent two years showed more modest growth rates at 3.64% in 2022 and 3.51% in 2023. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 4.51%, highlighting sustained growth.
Future forecasts suggest continued growth, with employment expected to reach 3.19 thousand employees by 2028, registering a 2.4% average annual growth. This translates to an overall 12.57% increase over the next five years.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Potential automation and digitalization impacts in warehousing.
- Shifts in e-commerce and online shopping behaviors influencing demand.
- Sustainability and green logistics trends affecting operational strategies.
- Workforce skill development to keep up with technological advancements.
