The analysis of the European Number of Persons Employed in Food and Beverage Services by country in 2024 shows Germany leading with 2.1422 million employees, followed by the United Kingdom (1.9804 million) and Spain (1.4092 million). Italy and France report slightly lower figures at 1.2282 million and 0.95159 million, respectively. Notable year-on-year variations include significant growth in Greece (6.31%) and Ireland (6.89%), while Iceland observed a decline (-2.67%). Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for these countries has varied, indicating diverse long-term trends.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of automation in food services, evolving consumer preferences towards healthy and sustainable dining, and the ongoing influence of economic factors and tourism. Monitoring how these elements affect employment dynamics across countries will be essential for a comprehensive understanding of market changes.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Food and Beverage Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,142,200 | 2023 | +9.27% | +2.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,980,400 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,409,200 | 2023 | +6.04% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,228,200 | 2023 | +1.69% | -0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 951,590 | 2023 | +1.65% | +2.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 586,240 | 2023 | +9.39% | +6.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 413,100 | 2023 | +1.66% | +0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 259,320 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 221,980 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 207,770 | 2023 | +5.25% | +1.32% | View data |
