The number of employees in the packaging paper sector in the Netherlands has exhibited fluctuation from 2013 to 2023, with values starting at 7.46 thousand in 2013 and reaching a stable 7.86 thousand in 2023. The year-on-year variation has seen peaks of growth at 5.16% in 2014 and declines such as -3.4% in 2017. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years stood at 0.54% in 2023. Forecasts indicate a slight decline with a five-year CAGR of -0.03%, predicting a gradual decrease to 7.84 thousand employees by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in packaging processes, automation reducing the need for labor, and sustainable packaging driving growth. Monitoring these trends will be critical to understanding shifts in employment in this sector.