The number of employees in Sweden's air transport sector stood at 6.21 thousand in 2023. Over the last two years, the sector saw positive year-on-year growth: 8.37% in 2022 and 5.04% in 2023. However, the five-year CAGR from 2019 to 2023 was -1.55%, indicating an average annual decline. From 2014 to 2023, there was considerable volatility with notable drops in 2015, 2019, and 2020, and significant growth in 2018 following by a severe impact in 2020 due to possible global disruptions. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight annual decrease with a CAGR of -0.2% and an overall decline of 1% in employment by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of technological advancements and automation.
- Shifts in travel demand, particularly post-pandemic recovery.
- Environmental regulations affecting the air transport industry.
- Potential changes in labor market dynamics and workforce skills.