The employment in the footwear sector in Austria stood at 1.22 thousand Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions in 2023. Over the last two years, the employment figures showed very minimal fluctuations, with a year-on-year percentage variation of 0.16% in 2022 and 0.082% in 2023. Looking at the five-year period leading up to 2023, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was essentially stagnant at 0.033%.

For the period from 2024 to 2028, employment is forecasted to remain steady at 1.22 thousand FTE, with a projected five-year CAGR of 0.05% and an overall growth rate of 0.25% over this period.

Despite stability in employment levels, there are future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements and automation could influence job dynamics in the sector.
Changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable and custom footwear might impact employment needs.
Shifts in global trade policies and supply chain dynamics could alter the employment landscape in the sector.