The employment in the air transport sector in Denmark saw a significant decline from 2013 to 2023. Employment decreased from 8.92 million hours in 2013 to 6.33 million hours in 2023. The overall trend shows a persistent decline year-on-year, marked by sporadic slight increases in certain years like 2014 and 2016. Over the last two years, from 2022 to 2023, there was a -3.17% decline annually. The five-year CAGR from 2019 to 2023 stands at -3.42%.
Looking ahead, the forecast from 2024 onwards projects a continued decline in employment, with a five-year CAGR of -2.97%, leading to an estimated level of 5.25 million hours by 2028. This corresponds to a 14% reduction over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of digitalization and automation within the air transport sector, shifts in travel patterns due to changing consumer behavior, and potential regulatory changes that may influence employment levels.
