From 2013 to 2023, the number of persons employed in the event catering sector in Denmark exhibited variations, both positive and negative. Employment saw substantial growth between 2015 and 2017, with some corrections in 2019 and a significant drop in 2020 attributed to external factors likely related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sector rebounded in 2021 and continued to grow steadily through 2023, reaching 4.1 thousand employees. Year-on-year variation reflected significant peaks and troughs, while the CAGR over the last 5 years averaged at 1.09%, indicating a modest yet positive growth trajectory.
Future trends to watch for include an expected steady growth in the number of employees, projected to reach 4.58 thousand by 2028. The anticipated CAGR over the next five years is 1.75%, suggesting a stable upward trend. Factors that could influence this growth include economic conditions, shifts in consumer behavior, and the emergence of new event catering markets or services.
