Germany leads with 2 million employees in the security and service industries as of 2024, with 1.48% growth in 2023. The UK follows with 1.32 million, and Spain at 1.13 million, with strong growth rates of 1.7% and 2.05%, respectively. South Korea and Belgium show robust growth, 2.14% and 2.87%, despite smaller totals. Finland, Greece, Denmark, and Slovakia report modest increases, signaling stable sector performance. New Zealand is an outlier, with a 0.77% decline. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reflects significant expansions across most countries, indicating a healthy sector overall.
Future trends to watch include technological integration in these sectors, bringing efficiency and possibly altering workforce dynamics. Environmental sustainability will become increasingly central, influencing landscape activities and corporate policies. Moreover, digital office solutions could reduce traditional office support roles while increasing specialized tech-oriented positions.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Security and Investigation Activities; Services to Buildings and Landscape Activities; Office Administrative, Office Support and Other Business Support Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,000 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,320 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,130 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,060 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 901.2 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 622.9 | 2023 | +1.43% | +2.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 385.1 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 215.8 | 2023 | +2.32% | +2.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 214 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 162 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.55% | View data |
