The total hours worked in the Medical, Dental Instruments and Supplies sector in Norway are forecasted to gradually decline from 2.7577 million hours in 2024 to 2.6909 million hours by 2028. Compared to 2023, where the actual hours logged were higher, this represents a steady year-on-year decrease. Specifically, the forecasted decrease from 2024 to 2025 is 0.61%, from 2025 to 2026 is 0.61%, from 2026 to 2027 is 0.62%, and from 2027 to 2028 is 0.61%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years averages to a decline of approximately 0.61% per year.

Key trends to watch include:

Technological advancements which could lead to automation, potentially reducing the need for manual labor.
Policy changes and healthcare demands which may impact the workforce.
Economic factors and industry consolidation that could further influence hours worked in this sector.