In 2024, Germany leads the number of persons employed in travel services with 17.63 thousand units, closely followed by the United Kingdom at 16.19 thousand units. Spain, Italy, and France also have significant employment figures in this sector, ranging from 10.2 to 9.05 thousand units. South Korea shows a modest figure of 8.39 thousand units. Smaller European countries like Poland (4), Netherlands (3.99), and Greece (3.13) report relatively lower employment numbers. The rest of the countries listed show figures below 3 thousand units, with Estonia having the lowest at 0.23 thousand units.
Year-on-year variations reveal notable employment changes between 2022 and 2023. Hungary (2.9%), Ireland (3.01%), and Iceland (3.99%) saw the highest increases. Conversely, Switzerland witnessed a significant decline of -4.26%. Poland also showed a significant growth rate of 1.95%, while Finland and Belgium experienced slight declines.
Future trends to watch for include consistent growth in developing travel markets and potential fluctuations influenced by economic conditions, geopolitical stability, and global tourism trends. monitoring these variables can provide valuable insights into the sector’s employment outlook.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Travel Services Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.63 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16.19 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10.2 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.4 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 9.05 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 8.39 | 2023 | -0.18% | +0.037% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.99 | 2023 | +4% | +0.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 3.13 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.21 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.19% | View data |
