The data for 2024 forecasts a global overview of employees in the Accommodation and Food Services sector with the United States leading at 19.29 billion hours, followed by Japan and Spain with 4.2 and 2.03 billion hours respectively. Year-over-year variations from 2023 indicate a general decline in hours worked, with notable reductions in Spain (-2.34%) and Austria (-2.49%). However, some countries like Colombia experienced growth (2.98%), indicating a diverging trend within the sector.
Trailing the leaders, countries like Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia contribute relatively small fractions of the total hours, suggesting a concentration of sector activities in larger economies. Denmark stands out with a notable year-over-year increase (3.43%), reflective of its growing market.
Future trends to watch include increased automation and digitalization impacting labor hours, potential sector recovery post-pandemic, and emerging markets like Colombia showing growth potential. Sustainability and evolving consumer preferences will also play critical roles in shaping labor dynamics in the Accommodation and Food Services sector globally.
Top countries in Employees in Accommodation and Food Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 19,290 | 2023 | -1.39% | -1.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 4,200 | 2023 | +2.63% | -0.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2,030 | 2023 | +0.55% | -2.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 2,030 | 2023 | +15.47% | +2.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,820 | 2023 | -2.85% | -0.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 1,740 | 2023 | +1.77% | -1.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1,410 | 2023 | -14.11% | -1.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 963.27 | 2023 | -3.81% | -1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 674.79 | 2023 | +0.41% | -0.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 544.4 | 2023 | +0.19% | -3.05% | View data |
