The number of persons employed in computer games publishing in Finland has shown significant growth from 2014 to 2023, particularly marked by a sharp increase in 2018. Actual data from 2014 to 2023 indicates an increase from 170 to 2540 employees, with the most notable spike between 2017 and 2018. The year-on-year growth has generally remained positive, peaking at 336.4% in 2018. Over the last two years, the growth has slowed slightly but remained robust, with 10.47% in 2022 and 9.35% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 16.41% up to 2023. Forecast data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a continued upward trend with an estimated CAGR of 5.4%, projecting a total growth of 30.09% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), increasing investment in the gaming sector, and possible changes in regulatory environments. These factors could significantly influence employment trends in the coming years.
