The architectural and engineering workforce in Europe exhibits diverse trends: Germany, UK, and France lead, together supporting 1.7 million employees. Modest growth is noted in Poland, Greece, and Romania, aligning with economic advancements and robust industrial demands. Germany's growth plateaus, whereas Spain has slight declines.
Key trends advancing to 2024: watch rising employment in Eastern Europe, reflecting infrastructure expansion, tech capabilities, and outsourcing. Conversely, low-growth regions may face industry consolidation or transition to highly specialized roles.
- Countries with dynamic growth include Malta and Cyprus, signaling small-scale market expansion.
- Serbia and Slovakia are expected to continue their upward trends, driven by increased industrial and infrastructural investments.
- Iceland shows notable decline, suggesting potential contraction or shifts in employment sectors.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Architectural, Engineering, Technical Testing and Analysis Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 786,200 | 2023 | +2.85% | +0.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 569,950 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 410,050 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 299,790 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 286,750 | 2023 | -1.01% | -0.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 171,240 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 152,870 | 2023 | +0.65% | +1.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 132,700 | 2023 | +2.47% | +1.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 118,510 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 82,950 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.2% | View data |