The forecasted total hours worked in Germany's Accommodation and Food Services sector demonstrates a modest growth trajectory from 2024 onwards. In 2023, this figure was approximately 2.42 billion hours, indicating a stable recovery path post-COVID. The annual growth is expected to be minimal, hovering around 0.41% from 2024 to 2025, and maintaining a similar pace through to 2028. Over the next five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be about 0.41%, signifying stability and gradual recovery.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of technological advancements in the hospitality sector on labor demand.
Potential economic fluctuations affecting tourism and thus the hospitality workforce.
Demographic shifts and their influence on the availability of labor in this sector.