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- 20.8%
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IT export quota
In 2025, the information technology sector achieved an export quota of 20.8%.
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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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- 279,100
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employees in information & consulting
In 2025, around 279,100 people were employed in the information and consulting sector.
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- 129,100
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companies
There were around 129,100 companies in the information and consulting sector in 2025.
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| Lawyers and public accountants in 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | 7,265 |
| Tax advisers and public auditors | 12,607 |
| 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 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Companies | People in dependent employment | |
| Disposal and resource management | 7,478 | 18,400 |
| Financial service providers | 6,028 | 6,800 |
| Advertising and market communication | 33,357 | 36,200 |
| Management consulting, accounting and information technology | 64,041 | 133,500 |
| Engineering firms | 6,768 | 20,700 |
| Printing | 1,151 | 5,500 |
| Real estate and asset trustees | 9,790 | 25,300 |
| Book and media industry | 2,898 | 8,100 |
| Insurance brokers and consultants in insurance matters | 3,935 | 8,100 |
| Telecommunications and broadcasting companies | 1.211 | 16,600 |
| Total: | 129,080 | 279,100 |
Last update : 2026-04-28