The largest workforce in postal and courier services in Europe is Germany, employing 580.51K individuals, marked by a slight growth of 1.25% in 2023. The UK follows with 239.08K, though experiencing a decline of 1.32%. Italy and Spain show contrasting dynamics at 134.33K and 105.05K, respectively, with Italy declining by 2.21% and Spain increasing by 2.78% in the same year. Notably, Portugal showed robust growth at 9.56%, indicating a positive trend. Conversely, smaller markets like Iceland recorded significant declines, falling by 8.06%.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential growth opportunities in Southern Europe with ongoing increases in countries like Spain and Portugal.
- The impact of digital transformation and e-commerce on employment dynamics in postal services, possibly requiring skill diversification.
- Monitoring the decline in traditionally stable markets such as the UK and other Northern European countries, which may require strategic adjustments.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Postal and Courier Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 580,510 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 239,080 | 2023 | -1.02% | -1.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 134,330 | 2023 | -1.92% | -2.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 105,050 | 2023 | +2.21% | +2.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 66,800 | 2023 | -0.44% | -1.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 45,350 | 2023 | +0.3% | +1.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 39,670 | 2023 | +2.24% | +2.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 39,540 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 37,600 | 2023 | -2.07% | -0.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 35,340 | 2023 | -1.63% | -1.5% | View data |
