The employment in the air transport sector in Sweden has shown a fluctuation over the past decade with significant variations. From 2014 to 2017, employment experienced mild year-on-year changes, with a noticeable dip in 2015 and slight growth in 2016. A remarkable increase occurred in 2018 with a year-on-year rise of 22.09%, followed by a slight decline in 2019 and a substantial drop in 2020 due to external factors. However, a strong recovery started in 2021 with an 18.63% year-on-year increase, continuing with 10.98% in 2022 and 8.31% in 2023. As of 2023, employment stands at 6.66 thousand FTEs, reflecting resilience and consistent growth with a CAGR of 2.59% over the last five years.
Future trends indicate robust growth with a forecasted CAGR of 2.73% over the next five years, leading to an employment figure of 7.94 thousand FTEs by 2028. The forecasted growth rate over the next five years is projected to be 14.44%, pointing towards an expanding air transport sector in Sweden.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements and digitalization in aviation operations.
- Environmental regulations and sustainable practices adoption.
- Potential impacts of global economic conditions on travel demand.
- Further recovery dynamics post-pandemic and shifts in passenger behavior.
