The number of subcontracted employees in building maintenance services in Japan has shown a declining trend from 2013 to 2023. The value stood at 14.69 thousand persons in 2023. After experiencing fluctuations, including significant changes like a 13.77% increase in 2015 and a 12.28% decrease in 2017, the trend stabilized somewhat but continued to decline. The average annual decrease over the past five years was 1.15%, and the forecasted CAGR for the next five years is -0.97%, indicating a steady but moderate decline in the future.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of automation and technology in building maintenance.
- Demographic shifts affecting labor supply.
- Regulatory changes in subcontracting practices.
- Economic factors influencing market demand.