The global employment in retail trade, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, shows varied trends across key countries for 2023. Germany leads with 14.93 thousand persons, while the UK and France follow closely. Over the past year, the UK saw a 0.24% decline, contrasting with growth in France (0.4%) and Colombia (0.38%). Australia displayed notable progress with 0.81% growth, while Switzerland faced a 0.51% decrease. Emerging European markets, like Poland and Netherlands, report robust growth of 0.66% and 0.57%, respectively. Luxembourg posted the highest growth at 0.99%, maintaining its small yet significant workforce.
Future trends in the retail trade employment sector point to digital transformation and automation, possibly adjusting workforce numbers. Emerging markets are likely to continue as growth engines, potentially surpassing current employment levels seen in advanced economies. With evolving consumer habits, countries with flexible retail employment strategies are poised to benefit most.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Retail Trade (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14.93 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.77 | 2023 | +0.07% | -0.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.15 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 9.78 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 9.17 | 2023 | -0.09% | -0.072% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 8.8 | 2023 | +0.078% | +0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.99 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 5.61 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.92 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 2.22 | 2023 | +0.04% | +0.029% | View data |
