Industries with Largest Number of Businesses in Global in 2025

• 1. Global Commercial Real Estate

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 7,327,030

  The Global Commercial Real Estate industry has declined over the past five years. Specifically, investor confidence slightly declined over the same period as COVID-19 severely constricted demand. As a result, industry revenue is expected to slightly decline an annualized 2.5% to $4.3 trillion over the five years to 2023, including an anticipated increase of 1.6% in 2023 as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

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• 2. Global Management Consultants

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 3,437,411

  The Global Management Consultants industry has thrived during a volatile economic period because its strategic guidance is essential to businesses' ability to navigate disruption. Although the global economy has grown, the pandemic, inflation and geopolitical shocks forced businesses to significantly overhaul supply chains amid ongoing technological advancements reshaping business operations. Consultants have been key to assisting companies with tech-driven solutions, informing companies how ...

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• 3. Global Accounting Services

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 1,453,799

  Global accounting companies continue to benefit from high demand across core markets, as the need for quality and efficient accounting services persists. Economic expansion in developed countries and high productivity growth in low-income nations fueled world GDP growth in the years immediately preceding the pandemic. As incomes rose, financial transactions, auditing and mergers and acquisitions increased, boosting demand for accounting services and aiding revenue growth.

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• 4. Global Engineering Services

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 1,122,114

  The Global Engineering Services industry has expanded alongside a recovery of markets worldwide, prompting new investment that has fueled projects across key markets including the United States, Europe and East Asia. The economic environment has enabled downstream industries to invest in ventures involving engineering services, with higher production levels in OECD countries translating to new facilities, factories and other structures. Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, public sector in...

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• 5. Global HR & Recruitment Services

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 1,075,311

  HR and recruitment companies rely on a businesses' desire to outsource their recruitment process and human resource management activities. Regulation, especially for temporary employees, can hamstring providers, as this makes it more difficult to operate. More liberal labor laws in developed nations have been essential to HR and recruitment companies' growth. Large companies are now focusing on emerging markets that will undergo the same process in the future. COVID-19 temporarily put a halt ...

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• 6. Global Insurance Brokers & Agencies

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 991,042

  The Global Insurance Brokers and Agents industry has displayed remarkable resilience and adaptability over the past few years, navigating a volatile macroeconomic landscape shaped by factors such as natural disasters, economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. Brokers and agents, who earn commissions tied to insurance policy premiums, play an essential role in helping consumers and businesses manage risk. The increased incidence of environmental hazards such as floods and wildfires has boo...

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• 7. Global Hotels & Resorts

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 809,734

  Over the past five years, the Global Hotels and Resorts industry has expanded. The current period started with a pandemic-low revenue level. As business and travel activities gradually resumed, industry revenue surpassed the pre-pandemic level in 2023. However, rising inflation following the pandemic and geopolitical tensions depressed the potential revenue growth. Further, stringent fatal aviation accidents and potential tariff war further deteriorate consumer confidence, inducing them to pu...

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• 8. Global Tourism

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 638,379

  The Global Tourism industry experienced a tumultuous journey over the five years to 2025.  The industry began to slowly recover in 2021 before surging in 2022 and 2023 as pent-up demand for travel drove robust industry performance. The industry has performed well despite recent inflation and economic uncertainty. However, the tariff war between the US and other countries has further increased uncertainty among businesses and leisure travelers, weighing on industry demand. Overall, industry re...

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• 9. Global Travel Agency Services

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 571,541

  Despite the considerable transformation in consumer behavior with the rise of online booking channels, the Global Travel Agency services have still seen a surge in revenue. The growth of online booking agencies has led to increased competition for traditional brick-and-mortar agencies, forcing them to reinvent their operations to stay competitive. Notably, there has been a noticeable decline in traditional travel agents in developed economies such as the United States a...

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• 10. Global Fast Food Restaurants

  Number of Businesses for 2025: 548,062

  The global fast food industry has seen its fortunes rise steadily, with a projected annualized growth rate of 2.7%, increasing its revenue to an impressive $1.1 trillion over the last five years up to 2024. This success is largely due to the rise in disposable income, enabling consumers to indulge in dining out. This is supported by steady and consistent demand from emerging markets, whose unique contribution has bolstered the industry's overall performance.

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