In 2023, Germany led in the number of employees in computer programming and consultancy among European countries, followed by the United Kingdom and France. Notably, Poland and Romania experienced high growth rates in employment numbers, with Poland growing at 6.72% and Romania at 7.39%. Portugal showcased notable growth with an impressive 9.71%. Conversely, Serbia saw a slight decline of 0.4%. Croatia, Cyprus, and Bosnia and Herzegovina showed remarkable double-digit growth rates, reflecting a burgeoning tech ecosystem.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of AI and automation on employment numbers, the growth of remote work, and the increasing demand for digital transformation services, which could boost employment in smaller, emerging tech markets across Europe. Countries with higher growth rates might continue to attract tech investments, leveraging lower labor costs and growing tech competencies.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Computer Programming and Consultancy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 945,150 | 2023 | +3% | +2.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 727,320 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 485,220 | 2023 | +2.17% | +3.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 380,410 | 2023 | +4.44% | +5.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 335,830 | 2023 | +2.59% | +2.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 311,080 | 2023 | +5.36% | +6.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 258,790 | 2023 | +3.6% | +4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 178,250 | 2023 | +3.29% | +3.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 148,180 | 2023 | +6.41% | +7.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 108,320 | 2023 | +3.45% | +3.93% | View data |
