The number of persons employed in the jewellery and bijouterie sector in Sweden has experienced fluctuations over the past several years. From 2013 to 2016, the industry saw a gradual increase in employment, peaking at 678 employees in 2016. However, a notable decline occurred between 2017 and 2019, reaching 545 employees in 2019. Stability returned from 2020 onwards, with the employment number stabilizing at 546 employees and remaining constant through the forecasted period up to 2028.
Trends reveal specific year-on-year variations including a peak at 3.13% in 2015 and a significant drop of -9.89% in 2018. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) oscillated, most notably showing negative values post-2017, illustrating an overall downturn. Specifically, the negative CAGR of -0.68% in 2023 underscored a recent stabilization trend.
Future trends to watch for include increasing automation and digitalization within the jewellery industry. Additionally, sustainability practices and consumer preferences shifting towards bespoke and ethically sourced products may influence workforce demands and employment patterns in this sector.
