Software Development in the UK - Employment (2013–2032)
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274,975
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Software Development in the UK Employment in 2026 |
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4.0%
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Software Development in the UK Employment Growth in 2026 |
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5.2%
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Software Development in the UK Employment CAGR 2021-2026 |
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Software Development in the UK Employment CAGR 2026-2031 |
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How many people are employed in the Software Development in the UK in 2025?
There was 264,399 people employed in the Software Development in the UK as of 2025.
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What was employment growth in the Software Development in the UK in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Software Development in the UK grew 5.1% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
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Is employment in the Software Development in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Software Development in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
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How many people does the average business in the Software Development in the UK employ?
The average Software Development in the UK business was 9.4 employees.
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Are businesses in the Software Development in the UK adding employees?
The average business in the Software Development in the UK now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
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How productive are employees in the Software Development in the UK?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Software Development in the UK has decreased in the last five years.
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Employment
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