Between 2013 and 2023, the number of employees in building maintenance services in Japan has shown steady growth, increasing from 1.0067 million to 1.0909 million. The year-on-year growth rates have fluctuated, with notable peaks in 2016 (2.64%) and 2017 (3.41%), followed by relatively modest increases in recent years. From 2018 onwards, the growth rate stabilized around 0.4-0.5% annually, indicating a consistent albeit slow upward trend. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023 was around 0.24%, reflecting slower growth compared to the earlier period.
Looking into future trends, projections suggest that the number of employees will continue to rise, reaching approximately 1.1132 million by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR (2023-2028) stands at 0.32%, indicating moderate but steady growth. The predicted 5-year growth rate is 1.62%, which implies a cumulative addition of about 54,000 employees over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of automation and technology advances on staffing needs in the building maintenance sector.
- Demographic shifts and labor market changes that could affect workforce availability.
- Economic factors such as building activity and real estate trends influencing demand for maintenance services.
- Regulatory changes and sustainability initiatives impacting operational requirements and employee roles.