The analysis of the global number of persons employed in the Food, Beverages, and Tobacco industries indicates notable regional variances. Japan leads with a workforce of 1.9 million, followed by Germany and Colombia. In 2023, most countries experienced modest positive growth in employment, with France and Switzerland notably surging by over one percent. Conversely, Denmark, Lithuania, and Estonia faced significant employment contractions. Analyzing trends over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) shows varied employment dynamics.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential impacts of automation and AI, which could reshape workforce requirements.
- Increasing demand for sustainable practices potentially influencing employment shifts.
- Geopolitical factors and trade agreements which could alter regional employment distributions.
- Technological advancements in food processing affecting employment structure.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Food, Beverages and Tobacco by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 1,900 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 948 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 666.79 | 2023 | +0.1% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 653 | 2023 | +0.31% | +1.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 534.3 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 490.9 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 435.02 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 413.5 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 408.3 | 2023 | +0.049% | -0.059% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 252.9 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.8% | View data |
