Analysis of the textiles, wearing apparel, and leather products manufacturing sector in Sweden shows a steady decline in employment over the past years. In 2013, employment stood at 7,000 persons, which remained constant until a slight dip to 6,000 was observed in 2016. This number fluctuated slightly in subsequent years, stabilizing at 6,000 from 2018 to 2023. Starting in 2024, a forecasted decline will gradually reduce the workforce to 5,000 by 2028. Year-on-year variation remained mostly stagnant, with an average annual decline of approximately 3.58% forecasted over the next five years.
The current year (2023) saw no change from the previous year, maintaining the count at 6,000 persons. This highlights a period of stability after years of minor fluctuations.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in manufacturing processes, which may lead to further reduction in manual labor requirements and even more significant changes in the employment landscape for this sector in Sweden. Automation and digitization may drive efficiencies but impact job numbers adversely.
