In 2023, Germany led the global employment in computer programming and consultancy with 924,000 persons employed, followed closely by the United Kingdom with 870,070. Over the last two years, Germany and Poland saw significant year-on-year growth with 3.03% and 3.35%, respectively, while Belgium and Slovakia also experienced notable increases of 3.25% and 3.42%. Countries such as France, Italy, and Spain demonstrated steady growth within the 1.7% to 2.05% range, while Sweden and Greece had slower expansion, around 1.33% and 1.15% for the year.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued digital transformation driving employment in tech industries.
- Increased remote work opportunities impacting employment distribution across countries.
- Potential growth in emerging markets aligning with global technological advancements.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Computer Programming, Consultancy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 924 | 2023 | +2.33% | +3.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 870.07 | 2023 | +2.15% | +1.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 539 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 338.6 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 331.8 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 289.5 | 2023 | +2.81% | +2.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 246.1 | 2023 | +3.66% | +3.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 221 | 2023 | +2.31% | +1.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 193.9 | 2023 | +1.84% | +1.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 128.93 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.86% | View data |
