The employment in the leisure sector in France has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade, peaking in 2019 at 126.76 thousand employees, dropping in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, but showing recovery from then onwards. As of 2023, the value stands at 105.65 thousand employees, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.94%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 2.71%, indicating moderate growth despite the setbacks of recent years. Future projections suggest a continued increase, reaching 119.53 thousand by 2028, with a forecasted CAGR of 1.96%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements impacting leisure activities.
- The evolving preferences of consumers in post-pandemic market conditions.
- Government policies and investments in the leisure sector.
- Impact of sustainability and eco-tourism trends on employment.
