Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Iceland compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Iceland
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#29 In EuropeBusiness
#30 In EuropeEmployees
#33 In EuropeWages
#29 In EuropeThe Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Iceland ranks 29 in Europe with regards to its 2025 revenue (€131.6m). Revenue received by operators in Iceland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (8.0 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2025
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland in 2025?
The market size of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland is €131.6m in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland in 2025?
There are 56 businesses in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland, which has grown at a CAGR of 18.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland has been growing at a CAGR of 8.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland is expected to decline.
What does the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland include?
Fixed-term temporary workers and Casual workers are part of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland.
How competitive is the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Iceland.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Agencies in this industry give clients access to a pool of temporary workers to temporarily replace or supplement their existing labour force. Individuals are employed by the agency but supervised by the client company at the worksite. The industry excludes employees that are outsourced on a long-term basis.
What's included in this industry?
Fixed-term temporary workersCasual workersAgency workersSeasonal workersJob-sharing contractsIndustry Code
782 - Temporary employment agency activities in Iceland
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies Industry in Iceland
- Employees in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies Industry in Iceland
- Business in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies Industry in Iceland
- Profit in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies Industry in Iceland
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Agencies must ensure the welfare of temporary workers. The 2008 Directive on Temporary Agency Work ensures that agencies protect the working conditions of temporary workers in the EU.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Iceland industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Investment in technology eats into profit. Agencies have faced rising costs, as they've invested in advanced tech to speed up screening and recruitment. Subscriptions to AI tools now play a bigger role in day-to-day operations.
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 Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Iceland industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
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 (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Methodology
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