From 2013 to 2023, the employment in the food and beverage services sector in Sweden exhibited significant growth, reaching 182.25 thousand employees by 2023. The early to mid-2010s showed consistent increases, although the growth rate tapered off slightly towards 2017 and 2018. A sharp decline in 2020 due to the global pandemic was followed by a noticeable recovery in 2021, and a further steady increase up to 2023. The CAGR over the last five years was 2.67%.
Future trends to watch for include increased automation and digitization within food and beverage services, impacting employment dynamics. Moreover, evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable and locally sourced foods may drive new employment trends in the sector.
