Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Denmark compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Denmark
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#14 In EuropeBusiness
#11 In EuropeEmployees
#17 In EuropeWages
#14 In EuropeRevenue in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry is anticipated to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.1% over the five years through 2025 to €270.9 billion. The COVID-19 outbreak meant key employers of temporary workers in the hospitality and tourist sector shut their doors and companies froze hiring due to economic uncertainty, dealing a sizeable blow to revenue at the beginning of the five-year period. As the economy reopened in 2021, companies quickly resumed hiring, leading to record vacancies, especially within the service sector, driving up revenue for recruitment agencies. The widespread adoption of remote and flexible work arrangements has altered demand patterns, with clients seeking specialised talent for hybrid or short-term digital projects. Labour shortages in healthcare, logistics and IT industries have further fuelled demand for temporary staffing solutions. At the same time, agencies have faced heightened competition from online staffing platforms and digital marketplaces, driving investment in technology and automation to enhance candidate matching and streamline operations. Despite this, recruitment agencies have seen their profit fall over the past five years due to economic uncertainty, inflation and rising business expenses increasing operating costs.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Biggest companies in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Denmark
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ManpowerGroup SRL | 18,764.4 | 611.2 | 3.3 |
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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 Denmark in 2025?
The market size of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark is €2.8bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark in 2025?
There are 808 businesses in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark has been growing at a CAGR of 7.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark?
The biggest company operating in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark is ManpowerGroup SRL
What does the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark include?
Fixed-term temporary workers and Casual workers are part of the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark?
The company holding the most market share in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark is ManpowerGroup SRL.
How competitive is the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies industry in Denmark.
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.
Related Terms
AGENCY STAFFOUTPLACEMENTPAY BETWEEN ASSIGNMENT CONTRACTSWhat's included in this industry?
Fixed-term temporary workersCasual workersAgency workersSeasonal workersJob-sharing contractsCompanies
ManpowerGroup SRLIndustry Code
782 - Temporary employment agency activities in Denmark
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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
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Denmark industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Denmark industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Denmark 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 Denmark 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 Denmark industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Denmark industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Denmark industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Denmark
- Total Exports into Denmark
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)
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
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2025)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2025)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Temporary Employment Placement Agencies in Denmark located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 1 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit margin (2025)
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 Denmark 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 Denmark 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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