The European beer industry exhibits a diverse employment landscape, with Germany leading in workforce at 29.31%. The United Kingdom and Spain follow, reflecting active brewery sectors. Notable employment growth in Romania and Italy at 6.04% and 4.58% respectively in 2023 indicates increasing industry dynamism. Conversely, negative growth in Norway, Bulgaria, and Serbia suggests employment challenges.
CAGR trends reveal Germany's consistent yet moderate employment increase due to market maturity; however, Spain and Romania show potential for accelerated growth driven by emerging market capacities.
Trends to watch include increased automation, shifting consumer preferences towards craft and local brews, and regulatory shifts impacting employment dynamics across countries.
Top countries in Beer Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.31 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 10.27 | 2023 | -3.25% | +3.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 8.45 | 2023 | +5.44% | +5.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.74 | 2023 | +2.83% | +3.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.35 | 2023 | +5.25% | +4.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 5.35 | 2023 | +2.48% | +2.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.58 | 2023 | +5.68% | +6.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.48 | 2023 | +4.88% | +4.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 4.37 | 2023 | +1.75% | +3.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.86 | 2023 | +0.17% | -0.64% | View data |
