Employment in the event catering sector in Sweden has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. Starting from 1.61k FTEs in 2013, there has been a general upward trend in employment, reaching 2.14k FTEs in 2023. Notable increases occurred in 2016 (10.06%) and 2021 (20.52%), though there were also years of decline, particularly in 2020 (-16.76%) due to the pandemic. From 2021 to 2023, the sector recovered, showing a stable growth culminating in a year-on-year increase of 6.58% in 2023. The forecast for 2024 onwards anticipates continued growth, with a 5-year CAGR of 2.08%, indicating moderate yet steady expansion reaching 2.44k FTEs by 2028.

Future trends to watch:

Impact of technological advancements and automation in the catering industry.
Changing consumer preferences towards sustainable and environmentally friendly catering options.
Potential economic fluctuations and their effects on corporate and personal event expenditures.