The employment in the German sector of manufacturing office machinery and equipment, excluding computers and peripherals, is expected to decline from 2024 to 2028. The forecasted data shows a continuous decrease in the number of employees from 2024’s 5.09 thousand to 2028’s 3.41 thousand. From a 2023 baseline, this trend indicates a contraction of the workforce in this sector. Year-on-year variations exhibit a consistent downward trend: 8.44% (2025), 9.00% (2026), 9.91% (2027), and 10.73% (2028), reflecting a compounding decrease. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years signals an ongoing average decrease yearly, highlighting a sector undergoing significant downsizing.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements and automation influencing production processes, potentially reducing workforce requirements further. Additionally, shifts in global demand for office machinery may prompt strategic pivots or further consolidation within the industry.
