Global Number of Persons Employed in Real Estate by Country

Based on the 2024 data, Japan leads in the number of persons employed in real estate with 1.19 million, followed by the United Kingdom with 0.59 million and South Korea with 0.57 million. Germany, Colombia, and Spain also have notable employment figures ranging from 0.49 to 0.23 million. Countries like Italy, Australia, and Poland have mid-range employment figures, while smaller nations such as Estonia, Slovenia, and Luxembourg show significantly lower employment in this sector.

Year-on-year variations for 2023 indicate positive growth in most countries, with notable increases in the United Kingdom (2.05%), Switzerland (2.17%), and New Zealand (2.81%). However, Poland saw a slight decline of 0.19%. Finland, Estonia, and the Netherlands showed minimal or zero change.

For future trends, watch for the impact of technological advances like AI and automation on real estate employment. Urbanization and sustainable development initiatives may drive employment trends in both growing and maturing markets. Additionally, economic and regulatory changes, particularly those aimed at housing affordability and market stability, could significantly influence employment rates in the sector.