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- 20.7%
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IT export quota
In 2022, the information technology sector achieved an export quota of 20.7%.
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- 9.45
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billion euros in export revenues
In the management consulting, accounting and IT sector, export revenues of EUR 9.45 billion were generated in 2022.
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- 271,800
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employees in information & consulting
In 2024, around 271,800 people were employed in the information and consulting sector.
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- 125,200
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companies
There were around 125,200 companies in the information and consulting sector in 2024.
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| Lawyers and public accountants in 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | 7,138 |
| Tax advisers and public auditors | 12,259 |
| Management consulting – Industry profile in 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Companies | 19,343 |
| Employees (without those in minor employment) | 22,935 |
| Sales revenues in EUR million | 5,323 |
| IT services – Industry profile in 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Companies | 27,675 |
| Employees (without those in minor employment) | 93,546 |
| Turnover in EUR million | 23,794 |
| The information and consulting sector according to industry associations in 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Companies | People in dependent employment | |
| Disposal and resource management | 7,293 | 18,100 |
| Financial service providers | 6,066 | 6,500 |
| Advertising and market communication | 32,124 | 36,300 |
| Management consulting, accounting and information technology | 61,315 | 126,300 |
| Engineering firms | 6,717 | 20,100 |
| Printing | 1,220 | 5,500 |
| Real estate and asset trustees | 9,790 | 25,700 |
| Book and media industry | 2,911 | 8,200 |
| Insurance brokers and consultants in insurance matters | 3,969 | 7,700 |
| Telecommunications and broadcasting companies | 1.243 | 17,400 |
| Total: | 125,180 | 271,800 |
Last update : 11. November 2025