The industrial gases sector in Finland experienced fluctuations in employment between 2013 and 2023. The number of persons employed stood at 555 in 2013, reached a peak of 616 in 2014 due to a significant 10.99% year-on-year increase, and then stabilized around 590-592 employees from 2015 to 2017. A slight declining trend continued until 2019, followed by a gradual rise reaching 585 employees in 2023. Over this period, the sector saw varying growth rates with the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) showing a slight positive trend of 0.24% over the last five years.
Looking ahead, employment in the industrial gases sector is forecasted to grow modestly, reaching 590 employees by 2028, with an average annual growth rate of 0.14% and a total forecasted growth rate of 0.68% over the next five years. Future trends to watch include advancements in technology, shifts towards greener production methods, and potential increases in demand due to global industrial growth.
