The number of persons employed in legal services in Estonia has shown a consistent overall increase over the past decade, starting from 1.56 thousand in 2013 and reaching 2.05 thousand in 2023. The year-on-year variations highlight periods of both growth and mild contractions, with notable growth in 2017 at 6.8% and 2020 at 4.62%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has averaged 2.29%, indicating steady growth in employment within this sector.

From 2024 onwards, forecasted data suggests a continued upward trend, with employment numbers expected to rise to 2.19 thousand by 2028. The forecasted CAGR for the next five years stands at 1.07%, signifying moderate but consistent growth.

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