The employment in Sweden's air transport sector has seen significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. Notably, there was a stark decline in 2014 by almost 30% followed by several years of modest variations. The employment reached a peak decline in 2020 due to the pandemic's impact, with a 27.33% decrease. A minor recovery followed in 2021 and 2022, with slight increases of 5.09% and 3.59%, respectively. By 2023, the sector recorded 6.61 million hours worked, showing a minimal decrease of 0.3% from the previous year. The CAGR over the past five years has been -4.91%.
Future trends to watch for in Sweden's air transport sector include:
• A continued decline in employment is forecasted, with a 5.75% negative CAGR over the next five years, projecting a near 25.65% reduction by 2028.
• The sector needs to adapt to emerging trends such as increased automation, shifts in travel behavior post-pandemic, and the impact of environmental regulations.
