Digitization in Germany sets all the signs for growth

According to the Bitkom forecast, revenues will increase this year by 2.5 percent to 92.2 billion euros. IT is the growth driver, while consumer electronics is again shrinking significantly. The strongest growth is in the software segment, which recorded an increase of 6.3 percent to 26.0 billion euros. Find out more!

In Germany, digitization is setting all the signs for growth. The Bitkom industry creates 40,000 additional jobs. More digital education is the key to digital success. The market for IT, telecommunications and consumer electronics is expected to grow this year by 1.5 percent to 168.5 billion euros.

“Digitalisation is driving the market and guaranteeing more jobs. The businesses of software houses and IT service providers are doing particularly well. By far the most jobs s are created in these areas,” says Bitkom President Achim Berg.