In 2023, France led the global count of employees in head office and management consultancy activities, with 28.87 thousand individuals, closely followed by Germany at 28.64 thousand. Countries like South Korea, Netherlands, and Sweden varied significantly in their employee counts, ranging between 10.98 and 4.16 thousand employees. Smaller markets such as Slovenia had only 0.63 thousand individuals employed.
Year-on-year data highlights steady growth in France, Germany, and other major countries, with exceptions like the Netherlands and Greece, which experienced slight declines. Ireland demonstrated a significant positive variation at 3.72%, indicating a notable growth trajectory.
Future trends to watch include the influence of technological advancements and evolving business environments, which may prompt shifts in regional distribution and employment numbers in management consultancy. Additionally, increasing demand for sophisticated business advisory services will likely sustain employment growth in this sector worldwide.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 28.87 | 2023 | +2.01% | +2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 28.64 | 2023 | +1.41% | +2.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 10.98 | 2023 | +1% | +1.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 9.05 | 2023 | 0% | -0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.16 | 2023 | +2.82% | +2.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.89 | 2023 | +1.79% | +2.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.89 | 2023 | +2.09% | +2.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.81 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.72 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.62 | 2023 | +3.5% | +3.72% | View data |
