The number of employees in business services in Sweden has shown a consistent upward trend from 2013 to 2023, rising from 1.79 million to 2.14 million. The year-on-year growth rate has generally varied between 1.28% and 3.16%, with the most recent rate for 2023 marked at 1.28%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been on a gradual decline from 2.13% in 2015 to 1.32% in 2023. Forecast figures suggest a continued, albeit slowed, growth with a forecast 5-year CAGR of 0.91% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impact of technological advancements and automation on employment growth.
- Shifts in demand for different business services as industries evolve.
- The influence of economic conditions and policy changes on business services sector employment.