In 2023, the number of employees in the Wholesale of Household Goods sector in Chile stood at 61.55 thousand. The forecast from 2024 onwards indicates a steady increase: 62.32 thousand in 2024, 63.11 thousand in 2025, 63.87 thousand in 2026, 64.62 thousand in 2027, and 65.36 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year growth rates are approximately 1.25% for 2025 over 2024, 1.20% for 2026 over 2025, 1.18% for 2027 over 2026, and 1.15% for 2028 over 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period (2024 to 2028) is approximately 1.21%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from digital transformation and e-commerce, which may influence the number of employees through increased efficiency or changing consumer behaviors. Additionally, sustainability practices and regulatory changes could affect operational needs and workforce structure.