In 2023, the United States led the global food and beverages sector workforce with 39.29 thousand employees, followed by Germany with 18.02 thousand. France and Poland recorded 12.09 and 10.23 thousand employees, respectively. Significant workforce compositions were also noted in South Korea (6.43), the Netherlands (2.53), and the Czech Republic (2.36). Smaller employment figures were observed in Greece (2.16), Austria (1.67), and New Zealand (1.59). Sweden, Slovakia, Finland, and Slovenia recorded lower numbers, with Sweden at 1.01 thousand employees and Slovenia at 0.31 thousand by 2023.
Year-on-year, notable variations included a 1.01% increase in the U.S., 1.19% in France, and 1.33% in Greece. Conversely, decreases were seen in the Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovakia, Finland, and Slovenia, highlighting diverse regional trends.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging markets and technological advancements in food and beverages processing which may affect employment structures. Monitoring economic policies and consumer trends will be crucial for forecasting shifts in the global workforce distribution within this industry.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Food and Beverages Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 39.29 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 18.02 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.09 | 2023 | +0.5% | +1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 10.23 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 6.43 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2.53 | 2023 | 0% | +0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 2.36 | 2023 | -0.29% | -0.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.16 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1.67 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 1.59 | 2023 | -0.12% | +0.25% | View data |