In 2023, Germany led with 18.35% of the European food products employment share, though it saw a slight decline of 0.35% compared to the previous year. Conversely, Spain and France experienced notable increases, with Spain growing by 2.37% and France by 1.9%. Smaller nations like Bosnia and Herzegovina also saw significant growth, increasing by 2.75%, suggesting expanding capacity or reinvigoration. However, countries like Ireland and Belgium marked commendable growth, at 1.91% and 1.65% respectively, while Latvia and Iceland declined sharply.
Looking ahead, key trends include increasing automation and digitalization in Europe, likely altering labor distribution. For expansion, look at investment trends across burgeoning markets like Eastern Europe, potentially shifting employment shares, while countries with declining trajectories may reconsider industrial strategies to stabilize or reignite growth.
Top countries in Food Products Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.35 | 2023 | +0.65% | -0.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 13.93 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8.8 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.71 | 2023 | +1.73% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.71 | 2023 | -0.036% | -0.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8.24 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.15 | 2023 | -0.87% | -1.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.79 | 2023 | +1.07% | +1.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.69 | 2023 | +2.01% | +0.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.01 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.47% | View data |
