Industry Statistics and Trends
Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe key trends
Companies rely on temporary employees during economic uncertainty.
Companies are continuing to struggle to fill vacancies, so they’re turning to agencies to help fill the gap.
Europe’s biggest short-term job market economies adopt different strategies.
With one of the largest temporary-employment markets, Spain has started to tackle short-term contracts with reforms.
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Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe market size (2020-2025)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €270.9bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Regulatory reforms and evolving labour market demands shape temporary employment trends in the Netherlands
- The performance of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry is being driven by shifting regulatory frameworks and evolving labour force dynamics, especially in the Netherlands. Between 1980 and 2000, legislative changes across Europe reduced barriers to flexible labour contracts, cementing the role of temporary employment placement agencies in meeting employers' needs for a responsive and adaptable workforce.
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Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
The automation of more routine jobs threatens some long-standing temporary jobs
- The rapid automation of routine tasks is shaking up the industry. Sectors traditionally reliant on low-skilled, repetitive roles, such as administrative support and basic clerical work, are turning to advanced technologies to drive efficiency, limiting their need for temporary workers. PwC’s 2021 report Will robots really steal our jobs? shows that by the mid-2030s, approximately 30% of European jobs are at risk of automation, particularly among roles that have historically formed the bedrock of many temporary staffing contracts. This technological substitution threatens business for agencies focused on providing administrative and secretarial staff.
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Revenue
€270.9bn
Employees
5m
Wages
€XXX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
Bottom 5 Countries
* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.
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Biggest companies in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ManpowerGroup SRL | 18,764.4 | 611.2 | 3.3 | |
The Adecco Group AG | 23,855.2 | 579.2 | 2.4 | |
Randstad NV | 23,370.0 | 320.0 | 1.4 |
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Temporary Employment Placement Agencies 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 Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe in 2025?
The market size of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe is €270.9bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 44,493 businesses in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 4.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe include?
Fixed-term temporary workers and Casual workers are part of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry is United Kingdom.
How competitive is the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Greece
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Romania
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in the UK
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Norway
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Germany
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Estonia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Iceland
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe
- Temporary-Employment Placement Agencies in the UK
- Temporary-Employment Placement Agencies in Germany
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Luxembourg
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Russia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Italy
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Sweden
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Poland
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Slovakia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Latvia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Croatia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Slovenia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Spain
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Portugal
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Hungary
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Switzerland
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Czechia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Serbia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Denmark
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Turkey
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Ireland
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Malta
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Austria
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in France
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in the Netherlands
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Belgium
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Cyprus
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Lithuania
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Finland
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in North Macedonia
- Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Bulgaria
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.
Related Terms
AGENCY STAFFOUTPLACEMENTPAY BETWEEN ASSIGNMENT CONTRACTSWhat's included in this industry?
Fixed-term temporary workersCasual workersAgency workersSeasonal workersJob-sharing contractsCompanies
ManpowerGroup SRLThe Adecco Group AGRandstad NVIndustry Code
782 - Temporary employment agency activities in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Regulatory reforms and evolving labour market demands shape temporary employment trends in the Netherlands
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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
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Employees in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Business in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Profit in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Elementary and operative jobs make the most use of temporary workers. Temporary positions are often favoured in the cleaning profession and for transport operators, technical labourers and machine operators.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Europe
- 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 (2025)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2025)
- IVA (2025)
- Enterprises (2025)
- Employment (2025)
- Exports (2025)
- Imports (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
The industry is highly fragmented. There are numerous placement agencies and niche recruiters targeting specific sectors and focusing on one particular country or region.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit Margin (2025)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for ManpowerGroup SRL
- Countries of operation for The Adecco Group AG
- Countries of operation for Randstad NV
- Countries of operation for Groupe Crit SA
- Countries of operation for Recruit Holdings Co Ltd
- Countries of operation for Robert Half International Inc.
- Countries of operation for Kelly Services, Inc.
- Countries of operation for Hays plc
- Countries of operation for Robert Walters plc
- Countries of operation for Michael Page International Recruitment Ltd
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 Europe 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 Europe 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)
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