The United States leads in ICT services employment, showcasing a steady growth trend, increasing by 2.34% in 2023. Italy and Germany witnessed minor fluctuations, posting 0.16% decline and 0.17% growth, respectively. The UK and France showed modest increases at 1.46% and 1.37%. Eastern European countries like Poland and Czech Republic indicated robust growth, with Poland at 2.85% and Czech Republic at 2.65%. Countries such as Belgium and Luxembourg saw significant growth rates, 4.56% and 4.33%, hinting at evolving ICT ecosystems. Negative growth was noted in Colombia and New Zealand, while others like South Korea, Spain, and Norway maintained gentle but positive growth between 1-2%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued emphasis on digital transformation could drive employment growth in ICT services across many economies, potentially narrowing the gap between the U.S. and other nations.
- Countries with growing tech hubs such as Poland and Czech Republic are likely to continue their upward trends.
- Shifts in global economic conditions and technological advancements like AI and IoT could significantly influence future employment trends in ICT sectors worldwide.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in ICT Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 550 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 127.2 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 115 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 100.33 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 91 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 79 | 2023 | +1.94% | +1.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 46.6 | 2023 | +2.64% | +2.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Colombia | 30.36 | 2023 | -2.4% | -2.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 28.2 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 20.28 | 2023 | -1.39% | -0.86% | View data |
