In 2023, Hungary led with a 3.9% share of young high-growth enterprises (Gazelles) within active enterprises in architectural, engineering, technical testing, and analysis services. Lithuania followed closely with 3.19%. Central and Eastern European countries like Slovakia and the Czech Republic showed moderate shares of 2.27% and 2.17%, respectively. Romania (1.18%) and Portugal (1.02%) presented lower values, while Western Europe, represented by Norway (0.79%) and Italy (0.64%), had the smallest shares. Latvia trailed with the lowest share at 0.3%. This pattern reflects a growth-centered tendency among Central and Eastern European nations.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Gazelles in emerging European markets due to increasing technological adaptation and investment in architectural and engineering services.
- Impact of economic policies on the fostering of young high-growth enterprises across different countries.
- Possible changes in the share dynamics driven by regional economic shifts and cross-border collaborations within the EU.
Top countries in Share of Young High Growth Enterprises (Gazelles) in the Population of Active Enterprises in Architectural, Engineering, Technical Testing and Analysis Services by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 3.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 3.19 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 2.27 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 2.17 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1.18 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 0.79 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 0.64 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 0.3 | 2023 | View data |
