The civil engineering sector in Sweden saw varying employment trends from 2013 to 2023, with employment standing at 24.97 thousand full-time equivalents in 2023. Over the past decade, the sector experienced both growth and contraction phases, with significant year-on-year changes, including notable drops in 2014 and 2019 followed by robust recoveries in 2017 and the forecasted period from 2024 onward. The 5-year CAGR leading up to 2023 was 1.05%.
Future trends to watch for include a steady increase in employment, with a forecasted CAGR of 2.91% from 2024 to 2028, suggesting consistent growth. The sector is projected to expand by 15.43% over the next five years, driven by ongoing infrastructure development and urbanization projects.
