The global number of persons employed in the clothing industry continues to decline across most countries. Colombia, holding the highest employment figure, saw a minimal decline of 0.17% in 2023. In contrast, Slovenia experienced a dramatic drop of 37.71%. Notable decreases were also observed in the United States and Greece, both at 8.77%, and Austria at 10.37%. Sweden maintained its employment levels, exhibiting no change. The five-year compound annual growth rate in these countries shows an overarching trend of contraction in employment within the clothing sector.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from technological advancements and automation, reshoring initiatives, and changes in global trade policies, which could further affect employment dynamics in the clothing industry across different regions.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Clothing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 259.42 | 2023 | -0.46% | -0.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 135.7 | 2023 | -1.45% | -0.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 86.5 | 2023 | -5.46% | -5.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 79 | 2023 | -11.24% | -8.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 29.8 | 2023 | -7.45% | -7.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 24.99 | 2023 | -2.28% | -2.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 20.84 | 2023 | -5.45% | -4.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 10.47 | 2023 | -9.18% | -8.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 3.39 | 2023 | -2.05% | -2.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.9 | 2023 | -11.95% | -10.37% | View data |
