The global employment landscape in ICT and information services shows significant concentrations in a few countries, with the United States leading with 37,090 units in 2023, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom with 12,640 and 10,630 units, respectively. Year-on-year growth in these sectors reveals notable increases, especially in Poland, with a 3.31% rise, and in Estonia, with a 4.16% increase. The five-year CAGR highlights consistent growth in smaller markets such as Lithuania and Luxembourg, suggesting emerging potential.
Future trends to watch include:
- The continued dominance of the U.S. as a hub for global ICT employment.
- Potential shifts as emerging markets such as Poland and Hungary increase their share, driven by robust growth rates.
- The impact of technological advancement and digitalization in smaller European countries, likely bolstering employment figures even further.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in ICT and Information Services Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 37.09 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.64 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.63 | 2023 | +1.88% | +1.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.66 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.39 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 3.72 | 2023 | +2.53% | +2.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.52 | 2023 | +3.49% | +3.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 3.28 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.94 | 2023 | +2.08% | +2.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 1.91 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.19% | View data |
