In 2023, Germany led the European market for the number of persons employed in the leasing of intellectual property, with a significant share of 23.88%. The Netherlands and France followed with shares of 18.12% and 16.24%, respectively. Germany's employment in this sector increased significantly with a 34.03% year-on-year variation. Romania and Portugal also showed notable growth, with increases of 36.25% and 45.94%, respectively. Conversely, Norway, Latvia, and Lithuania experienced declines in employment within this sector.
Looking ahead to future trends in Europe:
- Germany is expected to continue its dominant position, potentially influencing growth in neighboring countries.
- Increasing digitalization is likely to drive demand for leasing intellectual property rights, encouraging employment growth in more technologically advanced economies.
- Countries like Romania and Portugal might maintain their upward trajectory due to focused governmental policies and increasing foreign investments.
- Countries facing negative growth may explore new strategies or policy reforms to reverse these trends.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Leasing of Intellectual Property (Except Copyrighted Works) Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.88 | 2023 | +4.44% | +34.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 18.12 | 2023 | +14.5% | +18.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 16.24 | 2023 | +5.64% | +0.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.3 | 2023 | +3.15% | +4.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.85 | 2023 | +8.51% | +0.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.73 | 2023 | +13.15% | +5.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.16 | 2023 | +8.56% | +15.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 2.9 | 2023 | +6.64% | +3.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2.08 | 2023 | +19.82% | +45.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.86 | 2023 | +2.97% | +4.23% | View data |
