The European ICT employment landscape shows Germany as the dominant force, with a share of 17.84%, followed by the United Kingdom at 15.39%. France, Italy, and Spain also hold significant portions. Notably, Portugal and Lithuania experienced the largest year-on-year growth in 2023, at 7.41% and 5.9%, respectively. Conversely, Denmark and Serbia recorded declines in their ICT labor shares. The CAGR over the last five years highlights growth trends, with countries like Cyprus, Estonia, and Croatia emerging as notable gainers, driven by strategic investments in technology sectors.
Future trends to watch include the continued digitization across industries and the potential for Eastern European countries to expand their ICT influence through improved technology infrastructure and policy incentives. Additionally, the integration of AI and automation could reshape employment dynamics, necessitating ongoing workforce upskilling.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of ICT Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.84 | 2023 | +1% | +0.035% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.39 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.81 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.19 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.19 | 2023 | +3.43% | +3.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.6 | 2023 | +3.65% | +4.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.31 | 2023 | +2.46% | +2.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 3.16 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.78 | 2023 | +3.8% | +3.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.99 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.98% | View data |
