The United States leads the global air transport employment sector with 52.21 thousand employees, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.35% in 2023. The United Kingdom, Germany, and France follow with slight variations, presenting stability or minor declines. Notably, South Korea experienced significant growth at 2.52%, while Poland had the highest surge at 4.8%. Conversely, countries like Sweden and Hungary saw substantial reductions, at -7.79% and -23.8% respectively. Over the last five years, the average growth has indicated moderate upward momentum, albeit with regional disparities.
Looking ahead, key trends to watch for include:
- Increased employment in emerging markets driven by expanding air travel demand.
- Technological advancements leading to shifts in employee roles and possibly reducing labor needs in certain areas.
- Regulatory changes and sustainability trends influencing employment numbers.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Air Transport Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 52.21 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 7.72 | 2023 | +0.042% | -0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.85 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.05 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 5.51 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 4.3 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.14 | 2023 | 0% | -0.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.62 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 2.03 | 2023 | -0.99% | -0.099% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 1.58 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.14% | View data |
