Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Switzerland compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Switzerland
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#27 In EuropeBusiness
#24 In EuropeEmployees
#21 In EuropeWages
#13 In EuropeThe Investigation Services in Switzerland ranks 27 in Europe with regards to its 2025 revenue (€400). Revenue received by operators in Switzerland has been very high in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (44.4 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2025
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland in 2025?
The market size of the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland is €400 in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland in 2025?
There are 6 businesses in the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland, which has declined at a CAGR of 9.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland has been declining at a CAGR of 44.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland?
The biggest companies operating in the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland are Kroll LLC and Greves Verification Solutions DWC LLC
What does the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland include?
Corporate investigations and Private investigations are part of the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland?
The company holding the most market share in the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland is Kroll LLC.
How competitive is the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Investigation Services industry in Switzerland.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
International industries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry conduct investigation and detective service activities. The industry encompasses activities of all private investigators, independent of the type of client or purpose of investigation.
What's included in this industry?
Corporate investigationsPrivate investigationsIndustry Code
803 - Investigation activities in Switzerland
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
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Investigation Services Industry in Switzerland
- Employees in the Investigation Services Industry in Switzerland
- Business in the Investigation Services Industry in Switzerland
- Profit in the Investigation Services Industry in Switzerland
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Some countries require private investigators to obtain licenses. A few countries in Europe require private investigators to obtain licenses to operate, which may involve fees, training and qualification requirements.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Investigation Services in Switzerland industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Investigation providers rake in profit. This is due to their ability to charge premium prices for specialist services in a competitive market, while maintaining low costs.
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 Investigation Services in Switzerland 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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