The United Kingdom holds the highest share of legal services employment in Europe at 19.35%, closely followed by Germany at 17.51% and Italy at 12.9%. Spain and France also contribute significantly with shares of 10.24% and 9.97%, respectively. Smaller shares are observed in Eastern and Northern European countries, with Greece showing considerable growth at 10.73% year-over-year despite its lower base. Noteworthy positive changes are evident in Poland (3.94%) and Belgium (5.08%). Conversely, countries like Romania and Latvia are experiencing declines.
Future trends to watch for include potential growth in Eastern European countries such as Poland and Hungary, driven by expansion in legal markets and economic development. Likewise, keep an eye on the continued high growth rates in smaller markets like Malta and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Meanwhile, stability or slight decline may persist in more saturated markets like the UK and Germany.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Legal Services Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 19.35 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.51 | 2023 | +4.88% | +0.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.9 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.052% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.24 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 9.97 | 2023 | +2.44% | +0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.76 | 2023 | +3.9% | +3.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.13 | 2023 | +5.84% | +10.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.11 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.71 | 2023 | +4.17% | +5.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.15 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.71% | View data |
