The number of employees in the paper products manufacturing sector in Finland has experienced a consistent decline from 2013 to 2023, decreasing from 20.8 thousand persons in 2013 to 17.0 thousand persons in 2023. Key year-on-year variations show significant drops, such as -3.45% in 2015 and -3.85% in 2021, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years up to 2023 stands at -2.2%. Notably, the sector saw a slight positive year-on-year variation of 0.57% in 2022 amidst the general downward trend.
Looking ahead, the number of employees is forecasted to continue declining from 16.3 thousand in 2024 to 13.9 thousand in 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -3.14% and a 5-year growth rate of -14.72%, indicating an accelerated decrease in workforce in the sector.
Future trends to watch for include potential automation advancements, shifts in global demand for paper products, and the impact of environmental policies and digitalization on the industry, influencing the employment landscape further.
