In 2023, the United Kingdom had the largest number of employees in the Architectural and Engineering Activities, Technical Testing, and Analysis sector with 24.72 thousand persons, followed by France with 21.57 thousand, and Canada with 13.78 thousand. Growth rates over the past year show significant increases in countries like Poland at 5.75% and Hungary at 4.91%. However, Romania and Greece experienced declines of -0.61% and -1.5%, respectively. Notably, Ireland and Portugal saw robust growth rates of over 3%.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include:
- Automation and AI technology implementation, potentially affecting employment numbers.
- Continued growth in European markets, specifically in Eastern Europe, driven by infrastructure projects.
- The impact of sustainability trends requiring new technical expertise in architecture and engineering sectors.
Top countries in Employees in Architectural and Engineering Activities, Technical Testing and Analysis Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 24.72 | 2023 | +1.39% | +0.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 21.57 | 2023 | +2.18% | +2.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 13.78 | 2023 | +0.9% | +4.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.66 | 2023 | +3.17% | +3.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.79 | 2023 | +2.82% | +5.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.46 | 2023 | +1.62% | +2.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.3 | 2023 | +4.73% | +4.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.9 | 2023 | +1.45% | +2.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.72 | 2023 | +1.92% | +2.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 2.21 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.2% | View data |
