The number of persons employed in the plastic packaging goods sector in Sweden is forecasted to gradually decrease from 2.79 thousand in 2024 to 2.7 thousand by 2028. These forecasts represent a slight year-on-year decline of approximately 0.72% from 2024 to 2025, 1.08% from 2025 to 2026, 0.73% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.74% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period indicates an average annual decrease of about 0.81% over these five years.
Future trends to watch for in the plastic packaging industry include advances in sustainable materials, shifts in regulatory policies towards environmentally friendly practices, and technological innovations enhancing production efficiency which may further influence employment numbers. Monitoring these factors is essential for forecasting long-term employment trends in this sector.
