In 2024, Canada leads in the telecom sector with 145.53 thousand jobs, showing a 2.77% increase from the previous year, exhibiting consistent growth. Italy and Spain follow with 73.7 and 73.0 thousand jobs, respectively. Italy saw a decrease of 2.42%, while Spain experienced a slight increase of 1.16%. The Czech Republic, Portugal, and Austria showed minimal changes with values at 21.67, 14.18, and 14.07 thousand jobs, respectively, all exhibiting slight declines. Estonia and Iceland, with 4.52 and 1.0 thousand jobs respectively, also displayed downward trends. Iceland had the most significant decline at -6.51%, indicating a shrinking market in this region.
Moving forward, key trends to monitor include:
- Technological advancements driving employment in Canada and Spain.
- Potential job automation impacts on the declining markets of Italy, Portugal, and Iceland.
- Regional investments and policy changes in the Czech Republic and Austria aiming to stabilize job markets.
- Estonia’s strategy to offset slight job declines by fostering new tech innovations.
Top countries in Employees in Telecom Sector by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 145.53 | 2023 | +0.019% | +2.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 73.7 | 2023 | -1.86% | -2.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 73 | 2023 | +0.27% | +1.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 21.67 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 14.18 | 2023 | -0.021% | -1.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 14.07 | 2023 | +1.3% | -1.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 4.52 | 2023 | 0% | -0.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 1 | 2023 | -9.09% | -6.51% | View data |
