Employment in Denmark's Restaurants and Mobile Food Service Activities sector experienced robust growth from 2013 to 2018, peaking at 34.02 thousand in 2018. However, a slight dip occurred in 2019, followed by a sharper decline in 2020 due to pandemic-related impacts, reducing employment to 32.24 thousand. Recovery began in 2021 with consecutive modest increases leading to 33.43 thousand in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for 2018-2023 was -0.35%, reflecting the depressive impact of the pandemic. Projections indicate modest growth from 2024 to 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.62% and an overall growth rate of 3.16%.
Future trends to watch for include the sector’s adaptability to economic fluctuations, potential impacts of automation, increased emphasis on food delivery services, and evolving consumer preferences for sustainable and health-conscious dining options.
