The global total hours worked in the food, beverages, and tobacco industry show a significant concentration in Colombia, Poland, and France, with Colombia leading at 1.35 billion hours in 2024. From 2023 to 2024, Canada saw the highest year-on-year growth at 1.32%, whereas Lithuania faced the most significant decline at -1.0%. Over the last five years, countries like Greece and Ireland have been experiencing noticeable growth, while countries such as Denmark and Sweden have been on the decline.
Future trends to watch include digital transformation within production processes, which could impact labor hours, alongside shifting consumer preferences towards healthier options, potentially reshaping industry dynamics and employment distribution across countries.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Food, Beverages and Tobacco by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 1,350 | 2023 | -0.3% | +0.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 1,070 | 2023 | +0.038% | +0.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,020 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 867.95 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 815.57 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 712.92 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 573.34 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 264.13 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 228.62 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 216.09 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.61% | View data |
