In 2023, Japan led the global railway passenger transport employment share with 29.44%, although it experienced a year-on-year decline of -2.07%. France held the second spot with a 21.43% share but also declined by -1.1%. Greece exhibited a slight increase, reaching 12.1%, a 0.55% growth. Hungary showed the most substantial growth of 7.12%, climbing to a 5.61% share. Conversely, countries like Spain (-2.75%), Australia (-3.52%), and Latvia (-8.55%) saw significant declines. The United States, occupying a modest 1.26%, had a slight increase of 0.71%. The overall trend shows a mixed set of slight increases and more numerous declines across different countries.
Future trends to watch include potential advancements in railway technology and increasing investments in sustainable transport, which might drive growth in employment shares in countries currently experiencing declines. Additionally, policy changes and economic factors may impact workforce dynamics, particularly in nations with fluctuating employment figures. Monitoring these variables could provide insights into the evolving landscape of global railway passenger transport employment.
Top countries in Railways Passenger Transport Employment Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 29.44 | 2023 | -3.8% | -2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 21.43 | 2023 | +1.51% | -1.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 12.1 | 2023 | +8.34% | +0.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kazakhstan | 5.67 | 2023 | -1.2% | -1.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 5.61 | 2023 | +3.51% | +7.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5.08 | 2023 | +5.05% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4.21 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.08 | 2023 | -0.66% | -0.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.15 | 2023 | +0.66% | -2.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 1.88 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.34% | View data |