In 2023, the IT services sector in France had 603,000 employees. Over the last two years, the year-on-year growth rates were 2.73% in 2023 and 2.98% in 2022, reflecting a more modest growth trend when compared to the peak rates experienced in 2018. The recent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the last five years stood at approximately 3.55%. Forecast data points to continued expansion with an anticipated employee count reaching 685,000 by 2028, translating to a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.01%, highlighting a more subdued growth rate compared to historical trends.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch for include the impact of advanced digital transformation initiatives, the increasing adoption of cloud services, and the growing emphasis on cybersecurity. Additionally, the integration of AI and machine learning within IT operations, as well as the influence of remote work, are likely to shape the employment landscape in the IT services sector in the near future.
