Forecast: Tourism Employment in France

The tourism employment sector in France has seen fluctuations over the past decade. Notably, there was a significant spike in 2019 followed by a sharp decline in 2020 due to the pandemic, with values dropping by 10.41%. Recovery started in 2021 with a 2.86% increase, and by 2023, employment reached 1.4709 million employees, growing by 2.71% year-on-year. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023 was approximately 1.47%, demonstrating a stable but moderate growth trend.

Future projections show that employment is expected to grow steadily, achieving a 5-year CAGR of 0.43% by 2028. By 2028, the tourism employment sector could see an overall growth rate of 2.19% from 2023 values. Despite this modest increase, the post-pandemic recovery remains a critical trend to monitor.

As the industry continues to adapt, key trends to watch include technological advancements in tourism, sustainable travel practices, and policy changes aimed at boosting employment in the sector.