The global retail employment landscape, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, reveals significant regional heterogeneity. In 2023, the United States led with 13.61 million jobs, exhibiting a 0.43% decline. Canada followed with 1.72 million positions, declining by 0.59%. Spain's sector grew by 0.47% to 1.4 million jobs, continuing a positive trend. The Netherlands saw a robust increase of 0.94%, reaching 0.808 million employees. Portugal experienced a 1.16% increase to 0.43281 million. Estonia's employment fell by 0.35% to 0.04804 million, while Iceland's figures remained steady at 0.0156 million.
Future trends to watch include:
- The expansion of e-commerce potentially driving retail employment shifts.
- Technological advancements influencing job roles and skills requirements.
- Demographic changes impacting retail workforce distribution and demand.
Top countries in Employees in Retail (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Sector by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 13,610 | 2023 | -0.21% | -0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 1,720 | 2023 | -2.54% | -0.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,400 | 2023 | +2.81% | +0.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 808 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 432.81 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 48.04 | 2023 | +1.07% | -0.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 15.6 | 2023 | +0.65% | 0% | View data |
