The 2023 data show Italy leads with high growth enterprises in cleaning services, representing a significant share compared to other European countries. Hungary and Portugal follow distantly, with Romania demonstrating notable growth. Lithuania and the Czech Republic experienced declines, whereas Norway recorded the highest positive change. Slovakia also saw an increase, contrasting with Iceland's stagnant development.
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, key trends to watch include:
- Continued dominance and potential growth acceleration in Italy.
- The potential for recovery in Lithuania and the Czech Republic after negative trends.
- Monitoring Norway's outstanding growth to see if it sustains or was an anomaly.
- The impact of economic and regulatory changes on high-growth enterprises across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Young High Growth Enterprises (Gazelles) in Cleaning Services Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 69.89 | 2023 | +8.97% | +5.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 8.22 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 6.58 | 2023 | +14.29% | +4.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 6.17 | 2023 | +25% | +8.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 3.7 | 2023 | +12.5% | -2.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 2.88 | 2023 | 0% | -8.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 2.06 | 2023 | 0% | +37.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1.23 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 0.82 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
