The global number of employees in the transportation and warehousing sector shows substantial variation across countries. Japan leads with 3.78 million employees, followed by Germany (2.35M) and France (1.38M). Noteworthy year-on-year growth occurred in Ireland (2.81%), Poland (1.48%), and Greece (1.22%), while countries like Latvia (-0.56%) and Norway (-0.33%) saw declines. Over the last two years, Germany and the UK reported similar growth at 1.22% and 1.21%, respectively.
Key future trends to watch include increased automation influencing job needs, sustainability driving sectoral shifts, and e-commerce expansion boosting employment demand, especially in countries with current moderate employment figures.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Transportation and Warehousing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 3,780 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 2,350 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,380 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,310 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,080 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 950.4 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 839.1 | 2023 | +0.89% | +0.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 776.1 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 393.3 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 369 | 2023 | +0.27% | 0% | View data |
