The 2024 forecast for European Prepared Meals and Dishes Hours Worked by Country reveals significant disparities. The United Kingdom leads with 88.223 million hours, showing a slight increase of 3.39% year-on-year. Germany follows with 22.361 million hours, and Spain at 15.547 million hours. Notably, Poland and Norway experienced substantial growth, with increases of 9.85% and 37.62% respectively, underscoring expanding labor markets in these regions. Conversely, countries like the Netherlands and Belgium saw declines of -3.44% and -4.15% year-on-year. Smaller markets, such as Cyprus and Latvia, are relatively stagnant with minimal fluctuations.
Future trends worth monitoring include:
- The impact of technological advancements and automation on labor demands.- Potential shifts in consumer preferences towards healthier or more sustainable meal options.- Economic factors influencing labor markets, such as wage changes and economic growth disparities across Europe.- The effect of geopolitical issues, like Brexit, on labor distribution within the sector.
Top countries in Prepared Meals and Dishes Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 88,223,000 | 2023 | +2.97% | +3.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 22,361,000 | 2023 | +6.04% | +2.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 15,547,000 | 2023 | +3.24% | +1.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11,518,000 | 2023 | +5.68% | +9.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 10,980,000 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 7,015,500 | 2023 | +15.88% | +37.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5,414,100 | 2023 | +1.01% | -3.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 5,262,300 | 2023 | +4.46% | +1.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 4,416,000 | 2023 | +7.43% | +7.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 4,387,900 | 2023 | +12.95% | +1.95% | View data |
