Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#13 In EuropeBusiness
#22 In EuropeEmployees
#18 In EuropeWages
#12 In EuropeSeveral high-profile events hosted across Europe have created work for private security services. In 2022 and 2023, Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and King Charles III's coronation necessitated a massive security presence to supplement police efforts in crowd control. The upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship in Germany will both need a major security presence. Private security revenue is projected to shrink at a compound annual rate of 3.7% to €70.4 billion over the five years through 2024, including a drop of 3.3% in 2024.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Private Security Services in Belgium
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Private Security Services in Belgium industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Private Security Services industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Private Security Services industry in Belgium is €1.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Private Security Services in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 241 businesses in the Private Security Services industry in Belgium, which has declined at a CAGR of 9.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Private Security Services industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Private Security Services industry in Belgium has been declining at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Private Security Services industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Private Security Services industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What does the Private Security Services in Belgium include?
Security guard services and Armoured car services are part of the Private Security Services industry.
How competitive is the Private Security Services industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Private Security Services industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Security System Services in Belgium
- Combined Facilities Support Activities in Belgium
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in the industry provide guard and patrol services, armoured car services and polygraph and fingerprint services. They also pick up and deliver money and offer security shredding of information on any media.
Related Terms
POLYGRAPH REMOTE GUARDINGCASH-IN-TRANSITWhat's included in this industry?
Security guard servicesArmoured car servicesFingerprint servicesPolygraph servicesCompanies
Industry Code
801 - Private security activities in Belgium
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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 Private Security Services in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Private Security Services in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Private Security Services in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Private Security Services in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Falling cash usage curbs armoured car services demand. As transactions have moved towards digital platforms, the need for secure cash transport provided by private security companies has dropped.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Private Security Services in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Private Security Services in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Private Security Services in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
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
Big agencies use economies of scope to attract clients. Security agencies use their integrated security systems, including personnel and modern technology, to attract clients.
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 Private Security Services in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 0 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Security guards need official training and licences. Many countries in Europe have a private security regulator that gives out permits to trained security guards.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Private Security Services in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Security companies' profits rebound post-pandemic. As public events like sports matches and music concerts resumed in 2021, demand for crowd control surged, boosting revenue and profitability.
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 Private Security Services in Belgium 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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