From 2013 to 2014, the employment in Germany's aquaculture sector saw a modest increase, with a year-on-year variation of 4.49% and 3.23% respectively. In 2015, employment surged dramatically by 175.52%, a significant uptick attributed to sectoral growth or external factors. However, this was followed by a decline in the subsequent years, with negative year-on-year changes, showing a volatile market until 2019.
The year 2020 marked a sharp downturn with a 54.85% drop, reflecting the impact of external shocks, likely COVID-19. Following this, employment rebounded in 2021 by 67.8% and continued to grow through 2023. As of 2023, the sector employed 5.05 thousand persons, with a CAGR of 1.75% over the last five years.
Forecasts from 2024 onwards predict a steady growth, reaching 5.81 thousand persons employed by 2028, suggesting a predicted 11.73% overall growth and a 2.24% CAGR. Future trends suggest watching for impacts of technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and policy changes impacting sector employment.