France leads in software publishing employment in Europe with 95.35 thousand individuals, up 2.12% from last year. Sweden and Germany follow, showing significant year-on-year increases of 6.31% and 3.04%, respectively. Spain and Portugal also exhibit notable growth, with variations of 5.42% and 12.74%. Conversely, Greece and Lithuania report declines, with Greece showing a sharp reduction of 13.58% and Lithuania dropping by 3.8%. Most countries maintain modest annual changes, indicating a stable but growing sector overall.
Future trends to watch in European software publishing employment include continued growth in countries like Portugal and Cyprus, expected to sustain higher year-on-year increases. Conversely, the decline in Switzerland and Greece might call for strategic adjustments to counter potential setbacks. Consider monitoring emerging markets within Europe for new growth opportunities and shifting employment landscapes.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Software Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 95,350 | 2023 | +3.56% | +2.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 24,630 | 2023 | +5.7% | +6.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 19,930 | 2023 | +3.54% | +3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 14,870 | 2023 | +4.71% | +5.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 13,200 | 2023 | +1.87% | +0.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 9,640 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 9,400 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 8,140 | 2023 | +4.56% | +4.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 7,680 | 2023 | +9.21% | +12.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 7,180 | 2023 | +3.94% | +5.43% | View data |
