In 2023, the hours worked in the Prepared Meals and Dishes sector in the Netherlands stood at approximately 5.413 million hours. Forecasts for this sector show a year-on-year decline, with hours worked projected to decrease to 5.3507 million in 2024, 5.288 million in 2025, 5.2259 million in 2026, 5.1644 million in 2027, and 5.1035 million in 2028. This illustrates a steady decrease with an average annual decline (CAGR) over the five-year period.
Year-on-year variations:
- 2024: -1.15%
- 2025: -1.18%
- 2026: -1.18%
- 2027: -1.18%
- 2028: -1.18%
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of automation, changes in consumer preferences towards healthier options or convenience trends, and economic factors that could affect labor demand in this sector. Close monitoring of these variables will be critical to anticipate further shifts in hours worked.
