Germany leads the European private security services sector with 184.34k employees, followed by the United Kingdom (174.13k) and France (144.67k). Spain and Poland also have significant employment figures at 133.66k and 98.99k, respectively. Notable growth was seen in Serbia (22.33%) and Hungary (3.2%). In contrast, countries like Greece (-10.99%), Austria (-3.4%), and Iceland (-8.12%) faced declines. Over the last five years, the market has shown mixed results with varying growth rates across different countries.
Looking ahead, the European private security sector could experience demographic pressures, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, influencing employment trends. Additionally, economic stability and fluctuating crime rates are key factors that will shape future employment in this industry.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Private Security Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 184,340 | 2023 | -3.57% | -3.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 174,130 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 144,670 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 133,660 | 2023 | +0.085% | +0.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 98,990 | 2023 | +0.81% | -1.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 96,320 | 2023 | -3.14% | -2.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 73,010 | 2023 | +0.41% | +1.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 49,680 | 2023 | +17.64% | +22.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 44,220 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 41,620 | 2023 | -2.12% | -2.17% | View data |
