08.04.2022
Northern Ostrobothnia's industries recovered well from COVID-19 - future uncertain
Clusters and industries have recovered rapidly from COVID-19 in 2020
from the drop. Clusters started to grow strongly after a dip
the number of employees and, in particular, turnover, as shown, for example, by the metal cluster
in an astonishing rise. The growth in turnover of the creative economy cluster is also
It was surprisingly strong. Exports have recovered well and may already be in a few years' time
Top of 2007 readings. The only downward trend is the number of employees in the construction sector.
When comparing the structural data for 2019 and 2020, it can be seen that Northern Ostrobothnia
the importance in relation to the country as a whole has increased in all clusters monitored. Wood and
In ICT clusters, the share of Northern Ostrobothnia has increased by almost one percentage point. Tourism
This share has increased even more.
When interpreting the figures, it should be noted that the data originated before the war in Ukraine.
At this stage, anticipating the effects of the war over a longer period of time is challenging and
The impacts will be in different directions in different sectors. ICT investment in infrastructure
At least safety will not be reduced. The demand for digital skills
continue in all sectors as the digital transformation of society continues. Consumers are coming
their own choices to Influencing the development of industries in the longer term.
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