In 2023, France led the European software publishing employment share, followed by Sweden and Germany. Noteworthy year-on-year growth was observed in Portugal and Cyprus, with increases of 12.74% and 14.45%, respectively. Meanwhile, Greece, Lithuania, and Iceland registered declines. Over the past five years, the sector has shown varied growth, with Switzerland experiencing a significant drop of -36.38% in 2023, a visible outlier when compared to other countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth momentum in smaller markets like Cyprus and Portugal due to tech-friendly policies.
- Potential recovery opportunities in countries facing declining employment, such as Greece and Switzerland.
- Economic and technological factors influencing year-on-year employment changes across the region.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Software Publishing Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 40.57 | 2023 | +3.56% | +2.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 10.48 | 2023 | +5.7% | +6.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.48 | 2023 | +3.54% | +3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.33 | 2023 | +4.71% | +5.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 5.62 | 2023 | +1.87% | +0.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.1 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 4 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 3.46 | 2023 | +4.56% | +4.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3.27 | 2023 | +9.21% | +12.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3.05 | 2023 | +3.94% | +5.43% | View data |
