In 2024, global employment in ICT and Information Services by country shows the United States leading with 2.79 million full-time equivalents (FTEs), followed by France with 0.554 million, Italy with 0.3354 million, the Netherlands with 0.196 million, the Czech Republic with 0.10397 million, Austria with 0.07007 million, and Norway with 0.0538 million. Year-on-year variations from 2023 indicate growth across all countries: the United States, France, Italy, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, and Norway reported increases of 17.23%, 216.57%, 77.45%, -62.89%, -96.93%, -97%, and -98%, respectively
Future trends to watch for include the digitization boom, increased demand for technology-driven roles, and the integration of AI across industries. Specific attention should be given to emerging markets and their contributions to the ICT sector workforce.
Top countries in Employment in ICT and Information Services by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 2,790 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 554 | 2023 | +2.03% | +1.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 335.4 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 196 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 103.97 | 2023 | +2.69% | +3.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 70.07 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 53.8 | 2023 | +2.28% | +2.1% | View data |
