Forecast: Number of Employees in Software Publishing Sector in France

In 2023, the number of employees in the Software Publishing Sector in France stood at approximately 95.97 thousand. Over the last two years, the sector saw positive growth, witnessing a 3.14% increase in 2022 and a 3.02% increase in 2023. The sector's Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years is 2.36%, indicating consistent albeit modest growth. From 2013 to 2023, the industry experienced significant fluctuations, including notable increases in 2018 (16.62%) and 2020 (16.51%) and a few declines such as in 2019 (-7.8%) and 2021 (-1.55%).

Looking forward, the forecasted data projects continued growth in the sector, with the number of employees expected to reach about 109.61 thousand by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR from 2024 to 2028 stands at 2.11%, with a 10.99% total growth rate over this period.

Future trends to watch for include advancements in software technologies, increasing demand for digital transformation across industries, and potential impacts from economic fluctuations or policy changes in the technology sector. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for anticipating changes in employment dynamics within the software publishing sector.