The European road freight transport and removal services sector is experiencing varied growth across countries. As of 2023, Poland leads the industry with the highest share of employment at 14.05%, showing robust growth at 3.57% year-on-year. Germany follows with a 12.01% share, although it has slightly declined. France, Italy, and Spain also hold significant shares, whereas Lithuania has seen the largest year-on-year increase at 7.22%. On the other hand, smaller markets like Iceland and Bosnia and Herzegovina are showing rapid advances, with growth of 4.11% and 4.39%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential impact of technological advancements and logistics innovations on employment figures.
- Regional shifts in employment driven by economic policies and international trade agreements.
- Fluctuations due to environmental regulations affecting traditional road transport activities.
- Potential job market stabilization or contraction in countries currently showing negative or minimal growth rates.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Road Freight Transport and Removal Services Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 14.05 | 2023 | +3.62% | +3.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.01 | 2023 | +1.08% | -0.036% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.63 | 2023 | +0.37% | +2.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.76 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.96 | 2023 | -0.065% | +0.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 7.48 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.011% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.56 | 2023 | +3.65% | +1.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.42 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.24 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 3 | 2023 | +5.4% | +7.22% | View data |
