Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Austria compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Austria
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#14 In EuropeBusiness
#15 In EuropeEmployees
#14 In EuropeWages
#11 In EuropeEuropean software developers' revenue is forecast to drop at a compound annual rate of 2.8% over the five years through 2024 to €374.1 billion due to challenging economic conditions. Software development revenue has been supported by rising digitisation and technological developments throughout the continent. The industry has been characterised by acquisitions, as global developers have sought to remain on top of market trends and protect their competitive positions by acquiring smaller businesses, particularly niche developers.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Software Development in Austria
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alphabet Inc | 340,186.0 | 84,000.0 | 24.7 | |
Oracle Corporation | 53,000.0 | 14,500.0 | 27.4 | |
Capgemini Service SAS | 16,689.7 | 357.6 | 2.1 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Software Development industry in Austria in 2024?
The market size of the Software Development industry in Austria is €6.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Software Development in Austria industry in 2024?
There are 6,792 businesses in the Software Development industry in Austria, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Software Development industry in Austria grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Software Development industry in Austria has been declining at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Software Development industry in Austria over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Software Development industry in Austria is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Software Development market in Austria?
The biggest companies operating in the Software Development market in Austria are Alphabet Inc, Oracle Corporation and Capgemini Service SAS
What does the Software Development in Austria include?
Systems software and Application software are part of the Software Development industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Software Development in Austria?
The company holding the most market share in Austria is Alphabet Inc.
How competitive is the Software Development industry in Austria?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Software Development industry in Austria.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Computer & Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing in Austria
- Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Austria
- Software Publishing in Austria
- Computer Consultants in Austria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry participants develop and adapt software, which includes writing, modifying and supporting computer code, databases and webpages. Developers also customise software so that it is functional within clients’ information system environment and offer select after-sale services.
Related Terms
Cloud ComputingSoftware As A Service (SAAS)FintechWhat's included in this industry?
Systems softwareApplication softwareSupport servicesCompanies
Alphabet IncOracle CorporationCapgemini Service SASIndustry Code
6201 - Computer programming activities in Austria
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Software Development in Austria industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Software Development in Austria industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Software Development in Austria industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Software Development in Austria industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Custom-made software appeals to technical industries. Engineering and architectural businesses are heavily reliant on computer software to design, while scientific researchers use programs to measure processes and record data.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Software Development in Austria industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Software Development in Austria industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Software Development in Austria industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Austria
- Total Exports into Austria
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Low concentration is a product of a saturated market. Low market share concentration reflects the fragmented nature of the industry outside of the global software houses.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Software Development in Austria located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 3 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Opportunities remain for small companies. Small software development businesses will flood the market in the coming years to take advantage of market niches, raising competitive pressures.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Software Development in Austria industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Labour costs are high. Software development companies require specialised staff to conduct highly skilled and labour-intensive coding and testing tasks. The majority of workers have advanced qualifications so take-home big salaries.
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 Software Development in Austria 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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