In 2023, Germany held the largest share of employment in European food and beverage services with 19%, followed by the UK at 17.56%. Spain (12.5%), Italy (10.89%), and France (8.44%) rounded out the top five. Significant growth was observed in Greece (6.31%) and Ireland (6.89%), whereas Italy and Hungary experienced slight declines. Over a five-year span, the compound annual growth rate highlights notable increases in Eastern European countries like Serbia and Malta, amid overall modest growth across the continent.
Going forward, watch for shifts driven by innovation in sustainable dining, technological integration, and shifts in tourism dynamics which may affect workforce distributions across these nations.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Food and Beverage Services Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19 | 2023 | +9.27% | +2.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17.56 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.5 | 2023 | +6.04% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.89 | 2023 | +1.69% | -0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.44 | 2023 | +1.65% | +2.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 5.2 | 2023 | +9.39% | +6.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.66 | 2023 | +1.66% | +0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.3 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1.97 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.84 | 2023 | +5.25% | +1.32% | View data |
