Industry Statistics and Rankings
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Industry Performance Rankings
This report accounts for 34 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Security & Investigation Activities in Europe has a market size of €82.3bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 2m in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is...
European High and Lows
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe is €82.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Security & Investigation Activities in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 116k businesses in the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Security & Investigation Activities in Europe include?
Private security activities and Security systems service activities are part of the Security & Investigation Activities industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Security & Investigation Activities industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Security & Investigation Activities industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Security & Investigation Activities in Greece
- Security & Investigation Activities in Romania
- Security & Investigation Activities in Norway
- Security & Investigation Activities in Switzerland
- Security & Investigation Activities in Poland
- Security & Investigation Activities in Ireland
- Security & Investigation Activities in Finland
- Security & Investigation Activities in Bulgaria
- Security & Investigation Activities in Austria
- Security & Investigation Activities in France
- Security & Investigation Activities in Lithuania
- Security & Investigation Activities in the Netherlands
- Security & Investigation Activities in Hungary
- Security & Investigation Activities in Denmark
- Security & Investigation Activities in Malta
- Security & Investigation Activities in Croatia
- Security & Investigation Activities in Slovenia
- Security & Investigation Activities in Luxembourg
- Security & Investigation Activities in Russia
- Security & Investigation Activities in Slovakia
- Security & Investigation Activities in Turkey
- Security & Investigation Activities in Cyprus
- Security & Investigation Activities in Estonia
- Security & Investigation Activities in Iceland
- Security & Investigation Activities in Europe
- Security & Investigation Activities in Spain
- Security & Investigation Activities in Portugal
- Security & Investigation Activities in Serbia
- Security & Investigation Activities in Belgium
- Security & Investigation Activities in Italy
- Security & Investigation Activities in Czechia
- Security & Investigation Activities in Sweden
- Security & Investigation Activities in Latvia
- Security & Investigation Activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry includes companies that offer security-related services like investigation and detective services, guard and patrol services, picking up and delivering money, receipts, protective measures for other valuable items and operating electronic security alarm systems.
What's included in this industry?
Private security activitiesSecurity systems service activities Investigation activitiesIndustry Code
80 - Security and investigation activities in Europe
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Performance Snapshot
Charts
- Revenue in the Security & Investigation Activities in Europe
- Employees in the Security & Investigation Activities in Europe
- Business in the Security & Investigation Activities in Europe
- Profit in the Security & Investigation Activities in Europe
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue by Region (2024)
- IVA by Region (2024)
- Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Employment by Region (2024)
- Exports by Region (2024)
- Imports by Region (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Security & Investigation Activities in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Security & Investigation Activities in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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