In 2023, the number of employees in the food and beverages sector in Sweden stood at 52,000 persons. The forecasted data indicates a slight decrease over the coming years, with the number of employees expected to maintain at 51,000 in 2024 and 2025, before slightly declining to 50,000 from 2026 to 2028. The year-on-year variation from 2023 to 2024 is approximately -1.9%, from 2024 to 2025 the variation is 0%, and from 2025 to 2026 it stands at -2%. Over the last two years (from 2023 to 2025), the cumulative percentage change is -1.9%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecasted five-year period (2023-2028) is approximately -0.8%.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include potential impacts from technological advancements in food production, shifts in consumer preferences towards more sustainable and organic products, and economic factors influencing employment levels. Monitoring these trends can provide further insights into workforce dynamics in the food and beverage industry.
