The event catering employment sector in France showed variable trends from 2013 to 2023. Employment peaked in 2019 at 29.17 thousand employees before dropping to 24.28 thousand in 2020 due to the pandemic. Recovery has been gradual, with 28.13 thousand employed in 2023. Year-on-year variations indicate volatility, with significant dips in 2015, 2020, and moderate growth in 2018 and 2019. Over the past five years, the CAGR has been 0.54%.
From 2024 onwards, a steady growth pattern is forecasted with an average annual increase of 1.01%, leading to 29.97 thousand employees by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of economic recovery on the events sector
- Shift towards hybrid event formats and their staffing requirements
- Technological advancements in event management
- Changes in consumer behavior and demand for in-person events
