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Industry Stats

Here you’ll find up‑to‑date statistics and insights shaping the wider industry landscape.

Breakroom & hospitality: industry at a glance

A snapshot of the UK hospitality and catering sector in five powerful numbers.

Sector size
176,685
Hospitality businesses

The UK hospitality sector included 176,685 businesses in March 2025, with 99.6% being SMEs.*

Employment
2.6m
Jobs supported

There were around 2.6 million jobs in the UK hospitality industry in September 2025.*

Economic output
£69.5bn
Gross value added

The economic output of the UK hospitality sector was £69.5 billion in 2023.*

SMEs
99.6%
Small businesses

99.6% of UK hospitality businesses are SMEs, making the sector highly accessible for local and regional suppliers.*

Contract catering
£4.9bn
2024 value

UK contract catering was worth around £4.9 billion in 2024, up 7% year‑on‑year.**

* ONS: Nomis UK Business Counts 2025; Commons Library Research Briefing: Hospitality Statistics & Policy, Feb 2026; ONS Workforce Jobs by Industry 2026; ONS Regional GVA 2025

** The Economic Contribution of the UK Hospitality Industry – June 2023

Other Industry Stats

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All industry data was correct at the time of publication and is reviewed annually. Figures are based on reports from UK government bodies, industry associations and recognised market research organisations.