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Office Administration & Support Services in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 821 April 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€30.3bn

2019-2024 0.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

307k

2019-2024 6.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

170k

2019-2024 4.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry analysis

Europe's Office Administration and Support Services industry has faced challenges in recent years due to tough economic conditions and low business confidence, leading to a decline in demand for administrative services. Muted economic growth and uncertainties have hindered new business formations, impacting entrepreneurs' need for support services. Integration of AI and automation tools has been a significant trend in the industry, focusing on efficiency improvement, especially in countries like France, where tech innovation has been encouraged. Revenue is expected to fall at a compound annual rate of 0.8% over the five years through 2024 to €30.3 billion, including estimated dip of 1.3% in 2024.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Office Administration & Support Services in Europe key trends

Subdued business confidence hurts demand.

 

When confidence is low, businesses rein in spending, hitting demand for office administration services.

With technological developments comes an increased threat of cyber attacks.

 

Office administration service providers that prove they have sufficient measures to fend off cyber attacks are better placed for revenue growth in the coming years.

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Office Administration & Support Services in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Office Administration & Support Services in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €30.3bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Tough economic conditions weigh on demand

  • In recent years, low business confidence and economic uncertainty have resulted in companies scaling back on their operations, hitting demand for office administration services.

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Office Administration & Support Services in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Europe is striving to go paperless and is set to transform the industry

  • Companies across Europe are increasingly prioritising going paperless, a trend set to gain momentum in the coming years as environmental concerns mount.

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Revenue

€30.3bn

2019-2024 0.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

307k

2019-2024 6.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 6.7 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Ireland +21.6%
  2. Russia +17.9%
  3. United Kingdom +16.5%
  4. Latvia +14.2%
  5. Bosnia & Herzegovina +12.1%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Serbia -20.8%
  2. Sweden -15.6%
  3. Hungary -12.2%
  4. Slovenia -1.0%
  5. Germany -1.0%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Accenture plc
64,128.6
8,637.5
13.5
Capgemini
24,483.8
2,476.4
10.1
Cognizant Worldwide Ltd
19,194.6
3,059.4
15.9

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Office Administration & Support Services in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe is €30.3bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 170k businesses in the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe include?

Day-to-day administration activities and Document preparation are part of the Office Administration & Support Services industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Office Administration & Support Services industry is France.

How competitive is the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Office Administration & Support Services industry in Europe.

Related Industries

This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

The industry includes a combination of day-to-day office administrative services, like reception, financial planning, billing and record keeping. Other activities also involve a variety of copying, document preparation and specialised office support activities.

Related Terms

OutsourcingDisaggregationEncryption

What's included in this industry?

Day-to-day administration activitiesDocument preparationWord processing

Companies

Accenture plcCapgeminiCognizant Worldwide Ltd

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

821 - Office administrative and support activities in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

Tough economic conditions weigh on demand

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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 in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

A complex regulatory environment drives demand. Businesses having to navigate strict regulatory environments lean on the expert knowledge of office administration service providers.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
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)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Concentration is moderate in Europe's office administrative and support services industry. This indicates a fair level of competition among a few key companies, allowing for a diverse market landscape with various service providers catering to business needs.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Accenture plc
  • Countries of operation for Capgemini
  • Countries of operation for Cognizant Worldwide Ltd
  • Countries of operation for ISS World Services A/S
  • Countries of operation for Infosys BPM
  • Countries of operation for Xerox Europe Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Capita plc
  • Countries of operation for Genpact Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Ricoh Europe plc
  • Countries of operation for DocuWare Corporation

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Strict data protection laws shape document management practices across Europe. Regulations like the GDPR require office administration service providers to adopt robust data security measures to protect client data and maintain trust.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Harsh economic conditions hurt profitability. Businesses reined in spending on office administration services amid spiralling inflation, muted economic growth and interest rate hikes.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Office Administration & Support Services in Europe 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)

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