The sector experienced a consistent decline in employment from 2013 to 2019, with the number of jobs dropping from 70,000 to 57,000. A brief increase occurred in 2020 and 2021. Forecast indicates stabilization from 2023 onward at around 57,000 jobs. The 2028 forecasted 5-year CAGR is -0.35%, with a total decline of 1.72% over five years.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements such as AI-driven automation, regulatory changes affecting employment, and potential shifts in the global economic landscape impacting the sector.
