The employment trend in Poland's Inland Freight Waterway Transport sector from 2013 to the projected data in 2028 reveals significant fluctuations. Between 2013 and 2016, the sector saw a sharp decline, with employment dropping from 520 to 382 units, a decrease of roughly 26.5%. The years 2017-2023 indicate a stabilization, with slight year-on-year variations. Employment stood at 326 units in 2023, indicating a gradual recovery since the low point in 2018. The calculated CAGR from 2018-2023 shows a minor negative trend of -1.13%. Projections from 2024 onward depict a more stable growth pattern, with a forecasted 0.36% annual growth rate and a total growth of 1.82% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for in this sector include: