Key Takeaways
- In 2023, the global staffing industry revenue reached $612.4 billion, marking a 6.2% year-over-year growth driven by demand in IT and healthcare sectors
- The U.S. staffing industry generated $189.6 billion in revenue in 2022, with temporary staffing accounting for 78% of total revenue
- Europe's staffing market size was €208 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2018 to 2022 due to post-pandemic recovery
- The U.S. staffing industry employed 16.2 million workers in 2022, representing 10% of private employment
- Temporary and contract employment in the U.S. averaged 2.8 million per month in 2023, up 0.5% YoY
- 37% of U.S. employers used staffing firms in 2023, highest in manufacturing at 48%
- U.S. staffing agency gross margin averaged 25.8% in 2023, down from 27.2% in 2022 due to wage pressures
- Top 100 U.S. staffing firms generated $48.3 billion in 2022, 25% of market
- Average U.S. staffing firm revenue per employee $450,000 in 2023, highest in IT at $620,000
- 65% of U.S. staffing agencies used AI tools in 2023, improving matching efficiency by 28%
- VMS platforms managed 45% of global contingent spend in 2023, up from 38% in 2021
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) adoption in staffing reached 92% in U.S. firms in 2023
- North America accounted for 38% of global staffing revenue in 2023 at $232 billion
- Western Europe staffing market 34% of global at $208 billion in 2022, led by UK and Germany
- APAC region grew fastest at 8.5% in 2023, revenue $142 billion, driven by India and China
The global staffing industry continues strong growth, driven by high demand in IT and healthcare sectors.
Agency Revenue and Performance
Agency Revenue and Performance Interpretation
Employment and Jobs
Employment and Jobs Interpretation
Market Size and Growth
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Regional and Global Trends
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Technology and Innovation
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