In 2023, the number of persons employed in the accommodation and food services sector in Turkey stood at 1.87 million units. From 2024 onward, the data forecasts a steady increase, reaching 2.10 million units by 2028. The year-on-year percentage growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 2.60%, and from 2025 to 2026 it is roughly 2.03%. Moving forward, the growth rate slightly increases to about 2.49% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.94% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years is around 2.34%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of economic policies on employment rates.
- Technological advancements in the hospitality sector.
- Changes in tourism patterns and their effects on service demand.
