The employment in the Repair of Furniture and Home Furnishings sector in Finland has experienced fluctuations over the last decade, with noticeable variations year-on-year. For instance, the highest growth rate was in 2020 (19.64%) followed by declines in subsequent years, including a -1.64% in 2023. The Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows an average decrease of -2.47%.
Looking into the forecast period from 2024 to 2028, employment is projected to stabilize slightly, yet still showing a negative trend with an average annual decline of -0.34% and a cumulative five-year growth rate of -1.67%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in furniture repair which could further influence employment figures either positively by increasing specialization needs or negatively by reducing manpower requirements through automation.
