In 2023, Germany led Europe with 1.5248 million ICT employees, followed by the United Kingdom and France with 1.3153 and 1.0091 million respectively. Major trends showed significant growth in Portugal (7.41%), Croatia (7.83%), and Cyprus (6.76%). However, Denmark, Greece, and Serbia evidenced declines. Over the past five years, ICT employment in Europe experienced positive trends primarily due to digital transformation and technological adoption.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Increasing digitalization and automation across industries, driving ICT employment growth.
- Further expansion in Eastern European countries as they attract investment in tech sectors.
- Potential challenges from economic fluctuations impacting hiring practices.
- Impact of AI and machine learning on job roles and required skill sets within ICT.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of ICT by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,524,800 | 2023 | +1% | +0.035% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,315,300 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,009,100 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 614,830 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 614,150 | 2023 | +3.43% | +3.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 478,920 | 2023 | +3.65% | +4.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 368,160 | 2023 | +2.46% | +2.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 270,420 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 237,660 | 2023 | +3.8% | +3.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 170,080 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.98% | View data |
