The employment services sector in Europe saw varied trends in 2023, with the United Kingdom maintaining the highest share at 17.4%. France and Germany followed, although reporting slight declines. Notably, Switzerland exhibited substantial growth (+9.12%), as did Ireland (+9.19%) and Macedonia (+10.01%). Conversely, Poland (-10.67%) and Croatia (-60.11%) experienced significant downturns. Overall, there was a mixed landscape of modest gains and severe drops across the continent.
Future trends to watch include the potential for continued robust growth in smaller markets such as Macedonia and Ireland. The sustainability of Switzerland's sharp increase remains a critical observation point, along with monitoring the recovery trajectory of struggling markets like Poland and Croatia.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Employment Services Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 17.4 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16.8 | 2023 | +7.04% | -0.093% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.46 | 2023 | -0.38% | -1.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 14 | 2023 | +3.96% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.3 | 2023 | +1.73% | -0.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.62 | 2023 | +3.66% | +1.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.59 | 2023 | +4.93% | +0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 3.31 | 2023 | +7.14% | +9.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.83 | 2023 | +7.14% | +1.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.09 | 2023 | +3.73% | +0.095% | View data |
