The United States leads in ICT employment with 3.09 million persons, far ahead of European counterparts like Germany and the UK, which follow with 1.05 million and 0.89 million respectively. Notably, Poland, Slovakia, and Greece show higher growth rates, indicating dynamic ICT sectors. Emerging markets such as Estonia and Luxembourg see significant year-on-year variations, hinting at rapid shifts or expansions. Over five years, countries like Hungary and Lithuania had strong CAGR, indicating sustained growth in ICT employment.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements driving employment in emerging economies, policy shifts in digital strategy, and the impact of remote work models on global ICT employment.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in ICT and Information Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 3,090 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,050 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 885.14 | 2023 | +1.88% | +1.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 471.4 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 365.6 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 309.78 | 2023 | +2.53% | +2.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 293.2 | 2023 | +3.49% | +3.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 273 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 245 | 2023 | +2.08% | +2.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 159.29 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.19% | View data |
