In 2023, employment in Norway's Sea and Coastal Passenger Water Transport sector stood at 8.63 thousand Full-Time Equivalents. The forecasted data for 2024 shows a slight decline to 8.62 thousand. This downward trend is expected to continue through 2028, reaching 8.58 thousand. The annual year-on-year percentage variation is minimal, around -0.12% to -0.14%, indicating a very slow contraction. Over the last two years, the employment rate has effectively decreased by about -0.1%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years demonstrates a consistent yet slight decline averaging roughly -0.12% per year.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of advances in maritime technology on job functions and required skills.
Potential policy changes related to environmental regulations and their effects on job types and numbers.
Fluctuations in tourism and how economic factors might increase or further decrease employment.