In 2023, the Wholesale of Household Goods sector in France employed 207.64 thousand people. The forecasted data indicates a gradual decline in the number of employees in this sector from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the number of employees is predicted to decrease from 205.14 thousand in 2024 to 199.1 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a steady decline, averaging around 0.7% per year. Over the past two years, the sector experienced a 1.2% reduction in workforce. With a five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately -0.9%, this indicates a consistent downward trend in employment.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of digitalization and automation, which could further reduce the need for human labor in wholesale operations. Additionally, shifts in consumer behavior toward more sustainable and localized purchasing may influence employment levels in different areas of the household goods sector.