The IT services sector in Belgium has shown a consistent upward trend in employee hours from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the sector stood at 150.91 million hours. The year-on-year variation has fluctuated, peaking at a 9.93% increase in 2017, while the most recent year showed a 5.75% change. The five-year CAGR as of 2023 is a healthy 6.36%, indicating robust annual growth over half a decade. Looking ahead, the forecasted CAGR until 2028 is 3.76%, suggesting continued expansion albeit at a moderate pace.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning on the workforce demand.
Potential changes in remote work policies and their effects on service hours.
Economic factors and their influence on IT investment and sector employment growth.