The United States leads in global employment within the transportation and storage sector with a substantial figure, followed by Japan and Germany. In 2023, the U.S. noted a growth of 3.93%, while Japan experienced minimal increase. Germany grew by 0.67% and the United Kingdom by a notable 2.46%. Poland and South Korea also saw significant increases at over 3% each. In contrast, Hungary and Sweden had negative growth rates. Iceland had the sharpest decline at 4.16%, highlighting regional disparities within the sector.
Future trends to watch include automation and digitalization, which are likely to reshape employment patterns. Emerging technologies and sustainability will influence growth, with potential job shifts as new skills become necessary to meet evolving industry demands globally. Attention should be paid to countries like Lithuania and Luxembourg, which show encouraging growth prospects, while monitoring declines in countries like Costa Rica and Iceland.
Top countries in Employees in Transportation and Storage Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 32.9 | 2023 | +2.4% | +3.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 15.02 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.097% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9.17 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.65 | 2023 | +0.72% | +1.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.58 | 2023 | +1.55% | +2.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.12 | 2023 | +1.75% | +3.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 3.74 | 2023 | +1.87% | +3.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 3.53 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3.4 | 2023 | +4.15% | +3.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.16 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.36% | View data |
