Retail employment in non-specialized stores in Norway is forecasted to decline slightly from 2024 to 2028. The employment figures in thousands (full-time equivalent) are as follows: 42.36 in 2024, 42.24 in 2025, 42.11 in 2026, 41.99 in 2027, and 41.88 in 2028. Based on the forecasted data, the year-on-year percentage variations indicate a gradual decrease in employment.
Compared to 2023, where the employment stood at 42.52 thousand, the trend over the forecast period shows a consistent decline. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period suggests an average annual decrease of approximately 0.3%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of increasing digitalization and e-commerce on traditional retail employment, changes in consumer behavior post-pandemic, and potential shifts towards more specialized retail sectors which may influence employment dynamics in non-specialized retail stores.
