From 2013 to 2023, the number of persons employed in employment placement agencies in Sweden showed notable growth. In 2023, the value stood at 30.05 thousand employees, demonstrating a substantial upward trend. The period witnessed a peak in 2018, a decline in 2020, followed by a recovery from 2021 to 2023.
Year-on-year variations highlight significant fluctuations: an increase of roughly 22-28% in strong years, contrasted by a decrease of over 19% in 2020 due to economic impacts. Recent years show recovery with 12.56% in 2022 and 9.63% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years remained modest at 3.33%, reflecting a steady recovery post-2020.
Future trends to watch for include the forecasted steady growth from 2024 to 2028, with a CAGR of 3.49% and an overall projected growth rate of 18.7%. This suggests continued demand for employment placement services driven by economic recovery and labor market adjustments.
