The employment in the Plumbing, Heat, and Air-Conditioning Installation sector in Norway stood at 20.64 thousand full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023. From 2024 onwards, forecasts indicate a steady increase in employment figures: 20.89 thousand in 2024, 21.14 thousand in 2025, 21.38 thousand in 2026, 21.63 thousand in 2027, and 21.87 thousand in 2028.
Year-on-year, the sector is expected to experience a consistent growth rate of approximately 1.2% annually. This is indicative of a stable upward trend over the forecasted period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years presents an average annual increase of about 1.4%.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include advancements in green energy technologies and their impact on HVAC systems, potential changes in building regulations promoting energy efficiency, and the broader adoption of smart home technologies. These factors are likely to drive increased demand for skilled workers in the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) environment, ensuring a continued uptrend in employment figures.
