The European accounting, bookkeeping, auditing services, and tax consultancy sector showed varying employment trends in 2023. Germany, United Kingdom, and Italy were leading contributors. Germany and UK saw stable mid-range growth around 2%, while Slovakia experienced significant 6.52% growth. Notably, Poland's employment rose by nearly 4%. Spain and Switzerland, in contrast, faced slight declines. Overall, Eastern European countries like Bulgaria and Lithuania exhibited stronger growth rates compared to Western counterparts.
Future trends to observe include digital transformation, automation, and regulatory changes' impacts on employment dynamics. Increased digitalization could shift demand, potentially requiring re-skilling and evolving roles within this sector across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Accounting, Bookkeeping and Auditing Services, Tax Consultancy Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.98 | 2023 | +2.1% | +1.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16.62 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.74 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.46 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.26 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.6 | 2023 | +3.45% | +3.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.31 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.57 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.2 | 2023 | +1.78% | +1.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.13 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.75% | View data |
