Over the observed period from 2013 to 2023, the number of persons employed in the toys and games sector in Sweden displayed variability, with notable fluctuations year on year. After an initial decline in 2015, employment began to rise again, peaking in 2018. Following a slight decrease in 2019, the employment number stabilized around 220 employees from 2020 onwards and remained consistent through to the forecasted years up to 2028.
Year-on-year analysis indicates varied changes:
- 2017: 18.68% increase
- 2018: 7.87% increase
- 2019: 6.44% decrease
- 2020: 0.92% increase
- 2021: 0% change
- 2022: 0.45% decrease
- 2023: 0% change
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) across the last 5 years up to 2023 experienced a slight decrease of 1.23%. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 projects no significant growth, suggesting stability in employment at around 219 employees, leading to a forecast 5-year CAGR of 0%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements impacting toy manufacturing, increased interest in sustainable and educational toys, and potential economic shifts influencing consumer spending in the toy and games market.
