The United Kingdom leads in the number of enterprises within the European business and management consultancy sector, with a share of 16.69% in 2023, showing a modest growth of 2.31% over the previous year. France, Netherlands, and Germany follow, indicating incremental variations of 3.55%, 5.57%, and 1.52%, respectively. Italy displayed the highest growth among major countries at 7.0%, whereas Spain recorded a slight decrease of 0.66% year-on-year. Croatia showed the most significant year-on-year growth at 16.24%, highlighting an emerging opportunity in smaller markets. In terms of broader trends, varied growth rates among countries suggest a dynamic and evolving market landscape.
Future trends to watch include:
- The emerging growth of consultancy enterprises in Eastern European countries, potentially driven by expanding market needs.
- The impact of digital transformation and technological advances on business consultancy practices.
- Brexit's long-term effects on the UK's position in the consultancy landscape, particularly against the rising prominence of markets like France and the Netherlands.
- Shifts in demand for consultancy services driven by economic, political, and social changes across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Business and Other Management Consultancy Activities Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 16.69 | 2023 | +1.97% | +2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.2 | 2023 | +3.48% | +3.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 14.49 | 2023 | +5.26% | +5.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.75 | 2023 | +5.17% | +1.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.73 | 2023 | +5.98% | +7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 5.71 | 2023 | +2.84% | +3.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.36 | 2023 | +4.42% | +4.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.96 | 2023 | +4.92% | +5.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3.48 | 2023 | +5.38% | +6.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.22 | 2023 | +3.33% | +3.8% | View data |
