United Kingdom
UK SIC N78.100|Statistics

Employment Placement Agencies in the UK - Number of Businesses (2020-2030)

There are xx businesses in the Employment Placement Agencies industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Agencies in this industry list employment vacancies, refer applicants to jobs or directly place people in permanent employment. Individuals referred or placed aren't employees of the employment agency. The operations of online placement agencies fall under the industry.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Employees

XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Businesses

XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Profit

$XX
2020-2025 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2020-2025 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK in 2025?

There is 17,371 Employment Placement Agencies in the UK businesses as of 2025, an decrease of -0.8% from 2024.

Has the number of Employment Placement Agencies in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Employment Placement Agencies in the UK businesses has grown 0.8% per year on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

What is forecast business growth of Employment Placement Agencies in the UK over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Employment Placement Agencies in the UK?

The Employment Placement Agencies in the UK has low market share concentration and the largest business is Hays plc.

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