The European accommodation and food services sector exhibits varying participation rates across countries in terms of employment. In 2023, Germany leads with a 19.28% share, followed by the UK (16.81%) and Spain (12.3%). Noteworthy year-on-year growth includes Greece’s significant increase of 6.21%, Ireland’s growth of 7.55%, and Portugal's decline of 6.38%. Remarkable yearly growth in countries like Croatia and Serbia, both above 3.9%, highlight dynamic regional shifts. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) suggests continuous evolution in employment distribution within the sector over the last five years.
In 2024 and beyond, the European accommodation and food services employment landscape is expected to experience growth driven by economic recovery post-pandemic, increasing tourism, and digital transformation in service delivery. Countries emphasizing sustainable tourism and new digital customer experiences might see more robust employment growth. Automation and AI may transform roles requiring a shift in workforce skill sets, potentially affecting future share patterns.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Accommodation and Food Services Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.28 | 2023 | +8.93% | +2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16.81 | 2023 | +1.04% | +0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.3 | 2023 | +6.7% | +3.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.29 | 2023 | +3.84% | +1.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.67 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 5.53 | 2023 | +10.94% | +6.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.44 | 2023 | +1.5% | +0.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.3 | 2023 | +4.74% | +1.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.04 | 2023 | +0.039% | +0.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.84 | 2023 | -10.55% | -6.38% | View data |
