The employment in the Warehousing and Storage Sector in Finland has shown a consistent decline from 2014 to 2023. In 2023, the sector employed 1.62 thousand full-time equivalents, reflecting an 8.73% decrease from the previous year. Major declines occurred in 2015 and 2017, with the highest year-on-year decreases of 39.17% and 29.53% respectively. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) sits at -6.61%. From 2024 onwards, forecast data indicates a continued downward trend, with an average CAGR of -9.96% leading to a projected employment figure of 0.868 thousand by 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Continued automation and technological advancements reducing the need for manual labor.
Potential industry shifts due to global supply chain realignments and economic factors.
New industry regulations or governmental policies impacting employment rates.
Career retraining and adaptation strategies for displaced workers in this sector.