In 2023, Germany led the European accommodation services employment share with 19.77%, followed by the UK at 14.02% and Spain at 11.13%. Notably, Greece and Portugal exhibited significant annual growth in employment share, with Greece increasing by 6.1% and Portugal by 5.44%. Conversely, Switzerland faced a decline of 1.92%, and Belgium's share decreased by 0.6%. Macedonia saw the most considerable increase at 9.43%. It's essential to monitor the changes over the upcoming years as these fluctuations suggest varied national trends within the sector.
For future trends, watch for technological integration challenging traditional employment, potential shifts in labor distribution due to economic policies, and post-pandemic travel dynamics possibly affecting employment rates in the accommodation sector across Europe. These factors will likely influence countries differently depending on their tourism dependency and adaptability to new business environments.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Accommodation Services Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.77 | 2023 | +7.85% | +2.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.02 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11.13 | 2023 | +8.38% | +3.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.4 | 2023 | +7% | +1.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.12 | 2023 | +4.66% | +1.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 6.55 | 2023 | +15.4% | +6.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 4.04 | 2023 | +8.38% | +5.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3.84 | 2023 | +5.01% | +1.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.67 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2.34 | 2023 | +12.13% | +4.96% | View data |
