The U.S. leads global employment in architectural and engineering activities with 1.79 million employed, up by 1.14% in 2023, while Poland and Hungary show considerable growth, with 2.94% and 3.43% increases, respectively. The U.K. and Germany also show strong rises of over 1.9%. Meanwhile, Colombia and Greece experienced declines in employment numbers. A five-year CAGR would highlight trends; notably, emerging European nations like Poland demonstrate robust growth. However, smaller markets such as Iceland, Estonia, and Luxembourg show minimal employment levels, signaling growth potential.
Future trends to watch include increased automation and digitalization in architectural and engineering services, potentially impacting employment dynamics in both mature and emerging markets. Sustainability-driven projects could spur employment in countries with ambitious green agendas, like Germany and the Nordic nations.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 1,790 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 848 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 632.76 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 477 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 449.03 | 2023 | -1.16% | -1.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 375.2 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 322.3 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 238.8 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.025% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 172.8 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 164.34 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.7% | View data |
