In 2024, Germany leads with 904,000 employees in road and pipeline transport, followed by Poland and the UK with 599,800 and 562,780 respectively. The sector in Germany grew by 0.98% in 2023, with Poland and the UK showing increases of 1.13% and 1.45%. Italy's figures dropped by 0.78%, while South Korea and Spain had moderate growth at 0.56% and 0.55%. Notably, Ireland and Slovenia experienced the highest growth rates at over 1.7% and 1.23% respectively, while Greece and New Zealand saw declines of 0.96% and 1.18%.
The CAGR over the last five years indicates moderate and varied growth across countries, with consistent yet slow expansion in the European markets, contrasting with smaller declines in some regions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Automation and technological advancements influencing employment numbers.
- Growing focus on sustainable and green transport solutions affecting workforce demands.
- Potential policy changes in transportation infrastructure may impact employment patterns.
- The economic recovery post-pandemic could further alter employment trends in the sector.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Road Transport and Pipeline Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 904 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 599.8 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 562.78 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 509.2 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 457.5 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 419.2 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 182.86 | 2023 | -0.021% | +0.062% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 173 | 2023 | 0% | -0.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 140.72 | 2023 | -0.016% | +0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 140 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.88% | View data |
