The employment in the Manufacture of Domestic Appliances sector in Austria stood at 3.44 thousand Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) in 2023. Historically, the sector has been experiencing a consistent decline. From 2013 to 2023, the year-on-year variation ranged between -4.99% to 1.39%, and the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years has averaged around -0.86%. Notably, the sector saw slight growth in 2019 and 2020, but this was followed by decreasing trends.

Future trends to watch for:

The forecast from 2024 indicates a continued decline, with the employment expected to fall to 3.13 thousand FTE by 2028.
Emergence of automation and technological advancements, potentially reducing the demand for human labor in manufacturing.
Global economic conditions and shifts in consumer demand for domestic appliances.