In Norway, leisure employment is projected to steadily increase from 2024 to 2028, starting at 11.95 thousand employees in 2024 and reaching 13.09 thousand employees by 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year growth, with percentages as follows: a 2.5% increase from 2024 to 2025, a 2.3% increase from 2025 to 2026, a 2.2% increase from 2026 to 2027, and a 2.2% increase from 2027 to 2028. Considering the actual figure of 11.70 thousand employees in 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 2.8%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in digital and experiential offerings in the leisure sector, the impact of sustainability practices, and changes in consumer behavior towards leisure activities post-pandemic. Achieving sustainable growth in the leisure employment sector will likely depend on how well these emerging trends are navigated and leveraged.
