Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data United Kingdom
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#1 In EuropeBusiness
#2 In EuropeEmployees
#1 In EuropeWages
#1 In EuropeThe Employment Placement Agencies in the UK ranks 1st in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (£20.7bn). Revenue received by operators in United Kingdom has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (0.0 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £20.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in 2024?
There are 12,919 businesses in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 5.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK market in United Kingdom?
The biggest company operating in the Employment Placement Agencies market in United Kingdom is Hays plc
What does the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK in United Kingdom include?
General recruitment and Executive and managerial recruitment are part of the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK in United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Hays plc.
How competitive is the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is moderate and decreasing in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Agencies in this industry list employment vacancies, refer applicants to jobs or directly place them in permanent positions. The individuals referred or placed are not employees of the employment agency. The activities of online placement agencies are also included in the industry.
What's included in this industry?
General recruitmentExecutive and managerial recruitment HR strategy and consulting supportOnline recruitmentIndustry Code
781 - Activities of employment placement agencies in United Kingdom
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
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK
- Employees in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK
- Business in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK
- Profit in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to 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
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
Agencies must follow legislation ensuring jobseekers are treated fairly. Agencies aren’t allowed to charge a fee to a jobseeker for finding them work, withhold pay for agency workers or stop someone from working elsewhere.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit fluctuates based on the industry sector and salary of roles. The level and pay of the roles recruiters are hiring for affect profit and the area of specialisation is key.
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 Employment Placement Agencies in the UK 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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