In 2023, the number of persons employed in the underwear sector in the Netherlands stood at 68 employees. According to the forecasted data, there is a steady increase projected over the next five years: 70 employees in 2024, 72 in 2025, 73 in 2026, and reaching 74 employees in both 2027 and 2028.
Year-on-year variation in percentage indicates a growth trend:
- 2024: +2.94%
- 2025: +2.86%
- 2026: +1.39%
- 2027: +1.37%
- 2028: 0% (no change from previous year)
Analyzing the last two years:
- The growth from 2022 to 2023 was 2.70%
- The CAGR over the last 5 years stands at approximately 2.12% annually.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of automation and technological advancements in textile production, shifts in consumer preferences toward sustainable and ethically produced garments, and macroeconomic factors influencing the overall employment rate in the manufacturing sector.
