The European Business and Other Management Consultancy sector has shown diverse employment trends across countries. As of 2024, the United Kingdom leads with the highest number of employed persons at 583.5 thousand, marking a 1.89% increase from the previous year. Germany and France have robust employment figures following the UK, with Germany registering a 2.83% growth and France at 3.51%. Notably, Belgium and Spain experienced significant growth in employment with 6.21% and 5.06% increases respectively. Conversely, Sweden saw a decline of 4.45%, and Latvia also faced a reduction of 3.1%.
Future trends to watch include:
- An expected rise in consultancy employment in countries like Malta and Cyprus, which have shown double-digit growth rates.
- A focus on digital transformation and sustainability consultancy services driving employment expansions.
- Potential stabilization or decline in countries with previous negative growth like Sweden and Greece, as these markets might reach maturity.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Business and Other Management Consultancy Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 583,500 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 294,480 | 2023 | +6.06% | +2.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 240,900 | 2023 | +2.01% | +3.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 176,280 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 163,400 | 2023 | +4.62% | +5.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 135,670 | 2023 | +3.21% | +2.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 107,240 | 2023 | +4.54% | +6.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 103,830 | 2023 | +5.18% | +5.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 69,740 | 2023 | +2.24% | +2.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 64,630 | 2023 | +4.25% | +6.1% | View data |
