The number of persons employed in software publishing in Sweden has shown consistent growth from 12,000 in 2013 to 18,000 in 2023. This indicates a positive trend with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.38% over the last five years. Analyzing year-over-year growth, notable increases occurred in 2014 (8.33%) and 2015 (7.69%), while more recent years exhibited slower growth rates, including 0% growth in 2020-2022 and a jump to 5.88% in 2023.
Forecasts suggest a continued increase, reaching 19,000 by 2028 with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.09% and total forecast growth rate of 5.56%. These figures indicate continued, albeit slower, growth in employment levels within the industry.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements, shifts towards remote work, and Sweden's policies on digital innovation. These factors could significantly impact employment dynamics in the software publishing sector.