The analysis of employment in the plastic packaging goods sector in Finland shows a consistent decline from 2013 to 2023. The number of persons employed in this sector has decreased by approximately 43% over this period, starting at 1.81 thousand employees in 2013 and falling to 1.03 thousand employees in 2023. Over the last two years, year-on-year variations were -7.28% in 2022 and -7.85% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years stands at -7.78%.
From 2024, based on forecasts, the decline continues with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -8.42%, predicting a further 35.59% reduction by 2028, reaching 0.61 thousand employees.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements and automation which could further reduce the need for labor.
- Shifts towards sustainable packaging solutions that could impact employment in the traditional plastic packaging sector.
- Potential changes in regulatory policies regarding plastic use, influencing the sector’s workforce demand.
