The 2023 employment landscape in Europe's accommodation and food services sector varied significantly. The UK led with 1.68 million workers, showing a 1.03% increase from the previous year. Greece (2.63%) and Macedonia (3.62%) saw remarkable growths, while Switzerland faced the steepest decline at -8.4%. Notable shrinking markets included Slovakia (-4.84%) and Estonia (-5.22%). Norway showed impressive recovery with a 3.32% increase, reflecting the sector's diverse performance across countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- The UK's sustained growth and potential impact from post-Brexit labor policies.
- Recovery opportunities post-pandemic for nations with declining trends like Germany and Switzerland.
- Influences of technological adoption and tourism policies on employment dynamics in the industry.
Top countries in Permanent and Temporary Employment in Accommodation and Food Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,680 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,340 | 2023 | +0.7% | -0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,180 | 2023 | +0.13% | -2.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,040 | 2023 | +0.93% | -0.071% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 890.5 | 2023 | -7.1% | +0.061% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 337 | 2023 | -9.6% | +0.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 327.4 | 2023 | -2.96% | -0.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 281.8 | 2023 | +2.18% | +2.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 224.3 | 2023 | +1.36% | -2.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 208.8 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.87% | View data |
