Employment in the ICT and Information Services sector in France has consistently grown from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, employment stood at 554.0 thousand full-time equivalents, reflecting a steady increase from 408.0 in 2013. Notable year-on-year variations include a substantial growth of 6.95% in 2018, a slight slowdown in 2019 with only a 0.39% increase, and a stable upward trend with 2.03% growth in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years leading to 2023 was 1.75%.
Looking forward, employment is expected to continue rising, reaching 604.0 thousand by 2028. The forecasted average annual growth rate for the next five years is 1.38%, and the overall growth rate over this period is projected at 7.09%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of digital transformation initiatives, the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and 5G, as well as policy changes that might affect job creation in this sector.
