In 2023, the postal and courier services sector in Germany employed approximately 580,000 people. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual increase in employment reaching 610,000 by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate for 2024 and 2025 is around 1.3%, while subsequent years show an average growth rate of about 1% until 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 1.03%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements, shifts in e-commerce demand, and regulatory changes influencing workforce dynamics in Germany’s postal and courier services sector.