The number of persons employed in the Courier Services sector in Switzerland is on a downward trend, starting from 5.13 thousand employees in 2024 and forecasted to decline to 2.6 thousand by 2028. In comparison to 2023, the workforce in this sector is significantly decreasing, showing a year-on-year reduction of approximately 12.5% from 2024 to 2025 and about 14.3% from 2025 to 2026. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecast period (2024-2028) indicates an average yearly decrease of approximately 14.6%.

Future trends to watch for:

Automation and digitalization may reduce the need for human labor.
Potential shifts towards more sustainable and efficient modes of delivery could change job structures.
Economic factors and regulatory changes that might impact the demand for courier services.