In 2024, the United States leads the list with 82.84 million persons employed in business services, followed by Japan with 31.5 million, and Germany with 20.08 million. The United Kingdom and France round out the top five, while emerging markets like Colombia are notable with 9.83 million employed. The data from 2023 indicate a steady growth trend, with the United States, United Kingdom, and South Korea all showing over 1% year-on-year increases. Poland and Chile exhibit notable spikes with 1.25% and 1.7%, respectively. European countries like Hungary, Ireland, and Luxembourg show strong annual growth rates above 1.3%. Iceland, while having the smallest workforce, shows a healthy growth of 1.09%.
Future trends to watch include the continuous rise in employment numbers in more mature markets like the United States and United Kingdom, driven by technological advancements and service sector expansion. Emerging markets, particularly in South America and Eastern Europe, could see higher growth percentages as they continue to develop their business service sectors. Additionally, remote work and digital transformation may impact these numbers, potentially leading to shifts in employment dynamics globally.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Business Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 82,840 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 31,500 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 20,080 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 17,860 | 2023 | +1% | +1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 13,560 | 2023 | +0.89% | +0.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 12,660 | 2023 | +0.91% | +1.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 11,700 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 9,900 | 2023 | +1% | +0.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Colombia | 9,830 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 6,170 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.25% | View data |
