Germany leads Europe's private security sector employment, followed by the UK and France. Over the past year, Germany saw a notable decline of 3.85% in employment, while Serbia experienced a significant rise of 22.33%. Positive growth was observed in countries like Hungary, Belgium, and Switzerland. Conversely, Greece, Iceland, and Lithuania faced substantial declines.
Over the next few years, trends to watch include potential shifts due to geopolitical tensions, technological advances in security solutions, and economic fluctuations, which may affect security employment across European nations.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Private Security Services Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13.88 | 2023 | -3.57% | -3.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.11 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.89 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.06 | 2023 | +0.085% | +0.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.45 | 2023 | +0.81% | -1.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 7.25 | 2023 | -3.14% | -2.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5.5 | 2023 | +0.41% | +1.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 3.74 | 2023 | +17.64% | +22.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3.33 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 3.13 | 2023 | -2.12% | -2.17% | View data |
