The employment trend in Spain's aquaculture sector has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there has been a consistent decline in the number of people employed, with a slight yearly increase from 2017 through 2020. Employment peaked in 2018, followed by moderate decreases and stabilizing from 2021 to 2023 at 7.47 thousand persons. The employment figure for 2023, expressed in thousand units, is 7.47. Year-on-year variations indicate an average yearly decline, with notable dips and a spike in 2017. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows a negative trend, averaging at -2.16%.
Future trends to watch:
- Emergence of sustainable practices affecting employment dynamics.
- Innovation and automation may influence future job numbers.
- Regulatory changes and industry investments could impact employment levels.
