The IT services sector in Norway is expected to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the sector stood at 65.0 thousand employees. From 2024 to 2025, the number of employees is forecasted to grow by 1.52%, followed by a 1.49% increase from 2025 to 2026. The workforce remains stable from 2026 to 2027 with no growth, then increases by 1.47% in 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 1.5%, indicating a continuous but moderate expansion.
Future trends to watch for in the IT services sector in Norway include:
- The impact of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT on workforce demand.
- Increased emphasis on cybersecurity and data privacy, potentially leading to new roles and specializations.
- Shifts towards remote working models influencing employment patterns and geographical distribution of talent.
- Government policies aimed at boosting the digital economy and their effect on sectoral growth.
- Digital transformation and automation trends, which may lead to a higher demand for upskilling and reskilling within the existing workforce.
