From 2013 to 2023, employment in passenger rail transport in Sweden demonstrated fluctuating trends. Significant variations included a sharp rise of 25.41% in 2016, followed by a decrease of 18.98% in 2017. By 2023, employment stood at 4.43 thousand full-time equivalents, representing a -0.87% year-on-year decrease with a five-year CAGR of -1.96% from 2019-2023. The forecast into 2028 predicts an average annual decline (CAGR) of -0.69%, with overall employment dropping by 3.41% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include impacts of automation and technological advancements on employment, potential shifts in passenger demand due to changes in travel behavior post-pandemic, and ongoing environmental policies promoting rail transport over other modes.
