*Estimate. According to the source, the figures refer to the end of each year. Figures also include the self-employed. The source adds the following information: "The figures for 2012 concerning the CE, IT, and telecommunications hardware segments are influenced by significant adjustments in the classification of companies by the Federal Employment Agency."
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Personnel in the IT industry in Germany 2007-2026, by segment
Over *** million people were estimated to be employed in the IT services and software segment in Germany in 2026. This was not a significant change compared to the year before. The software industry in Germany generated increasing revenue in recent years, with **** billion euros estimated for 2026.Â
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