In 2023, the number of employees in the Management Consultancy Activities sector in the Netherlands stood at 92.86 thousand. Observing the trends from 2013 to 2023, we see cyclic fluctuations with modest overall growth. The sector experienced annual variations, including significant dips in 2015 (-3.65%) and 2020 (-4.59%), interspersed with periods of robust growth, such as in 2016 (5.74%) and 2019 (4.93%). The most recent years have shown more modest increases, with a consistent 0.33% year-on-year growth from 2022 to 2023.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady growth trend. The projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years is 0.25%, leading to a total growth rate of 1.25%. With the sector anticipated to reach 94.32 thousand employees by 2028, this suggests stability and predictable incremental growth.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- The impact of digital transformation on workforce requirements and skills needed.
- Potential economic fluctuations and their influence on consultancy services demand.
- Shifts towards more specialized consultancy services and their effect on employment figures.
- The influence of international market trends and globalization on the local consultancy sector.