The road freight sector is the greatest employer within the Belgian transport industry. In 2021, some 63,100 people were employed within this sector. Warehousing and support activities followed at with a workforce of roughly 58,500 people.
Number of employees in the transport industry in Belgium in 2021, by sector
(in 1,000s)
* Including all urban and suburban land transport modes (motor bus, tramway, streetcar, trolley bus, underground and elevated railways.) The figures refer to those companies whose main activity lies in the mode concerned. Economic activity according to NACE Rev. 2 classification.
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