In 2023, the UK led with 1.25 million employees in legal and accounting activities, followed closely by Germany at 1.22 million. France, Spain, and South Korea showed moderate numbers, with France having 0.786 million. Eastern European countries like Hungary and Poland had fewer employees in these fields, with Hungary recording a higher growth rate of 3.48% year-on-year. Northern European countries like Sweden and Finland saw reasonable percentage changes, indicating a steady workforce expansion in the industry.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued growth in Eastern Europe, particularly Poland and Hungary, given recent high year-on-year percentage increases.
- Slight moderation in Western Europe as markets reach maturity, with possible innovations in automation and digitalization enhancing productivity rather than headcount.
- Asia-Pacific, represented by South Korea, may see growth driven by technological integration and international business expansion.
- Tighter regulations might demand more roles in compliance and audit, which would affect the hiring trend globally.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Legal and Accounting Activities; Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,250 | 2023 | +1.75% | +1.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,220 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 786 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 380.8 | 2023 | +1.93% | +2.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 344.3 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 344 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 328 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 182.2 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 141.96 | 2023 | +3.04% | +3.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 133 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.25% | View data |
