The number of persons employed in food and beverage services in Poland has shown consistent growth from 2013 to 2019, peaking at 223.05 thousand employees. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a slight decline in 2020, with minor fluctuations from 2021 to 2023, stabilizing around the 222 thousand mark. In 2023, the number stood at approximately 221.98 thousand employees, with a modest year-on-year variation of 0.2%. The CAGR over the last five years (2018-2023) is 0.85%, indicating steady but slow growth.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a very gradual increase, with the 5-year forecast CAGR at 0.16%. The total growth rate over the next five years is projected to be around 0.78%, reaching approximately 224.16 thousand employees by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technology and automation in the food and beverage services sector, changes in consumer behavior post-pandemic, and the evolving regulatory environment that could affect employment dynamics.
