Global Number of Persons Employed in Accommodation and Food Services Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))

In 2024, the United States remains the leader in the number of persons employed in accommodation and food services with 40.84 thousand units, followed by Japan at 11.66 thousand units. Significant employment is also noted in South Korea (6.44), United Kingdom (6.4), and Germany (5.33). Year-on-year variations from 2023 show a positive trend in most countries, with Greece (2.66%), Iceland (2.18%), Ireland (2.17%), and Denmark (1.99%) demonstrating notable increases. Conversely, Colombia and Switzerland experienced slight declines. With a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR), countries like Greece and Ireland are emerging as substantial growth leaders.

Future trends to watch include sustained growth in the hospitality sectors of emerging markets and potential impacts of economic fluctuations and technological advancements on employment patterns. The adaptation to post-pandemic tourism and hospitality models and labor market flexibility will be critical determinants of future growth in this sector.

Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Accommodation and Food Services Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))

# 10 Countries Percent Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 United States 40.84 2023 +1.26% +1.33% View data
2 2 Japan 11.66 2023 +0.56% +0.49% View data
3 3 South Korea 6.44 2023 +0.97% +1.24% View data
4 4 United Kingdom 6.4 2023 +1.37% +1.63% View data
5 5 Germany 5.33 2023 +0.97% +1.07% View data
6 6 Italy 4.93 2023 +1.77% +1.76% View data
7 7 Spain 4.56 2023 +1.52% +1.53% View data
8 8 Colombia 4.45 2023 +0.21% -0.095% View data
9 9 Australia 2.63 2023 +1.48% +1.59% View data
10 10 Greece 1.71 2023 +2.39% +2.66% View data