Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Staffing Type (Temporary and Permanent), Recruitment Channel (Online, Hybrid, and Offline), End User [Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing; IT and Telecom; BFSI; Healthcare (Hospitals and Clinics, Pharmaceutical and Others); Retail and E-Commerce; and Others], and Country
The Africa Staffing and Recruitment market size was valued at US$ 16.50 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 32.18 billion by 2031; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 8.7% from 2023 to 2031.
Africa is undergoing a demographic shift due to a substantial increase in its young population, coupled with a noticeable growth in job opportunities. This dual phenomenon is anticipated to transform the Africa Staffing and Recruitment market landscape across the region. Africa is witnessing an increasing demand for skilled labor across numerous sectors, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and services. Governments of various countries in Africa and private sector players are investing heavily in infrastructure, education, and vocational training, thereby creating a wide range of job opportunities. For instance, as per the International Labour Organization, in 2024, Africa will have an 83.1% informal employment rate. This indicates the steady growth in the job market across the region.
Based on staffing type, the market is divided into temporary and permanent staffing segment. The temporary segment held the largest Africa Staffing and Recruitment market share in 2023. Temporary staffing involves hiring employees on a short-term basis to satisfy certain organizational requirements. This technique is assisted by staffing agencies, who find, test, and place workers in temporary positions customized to the needs of client organizations. Temporary employees can work in a variety of industries, including administration, technology, and manufacturing, among others. The short-term needs of organizations are fulfilled by hiring temporary staff and candidates with special skills for a fixed period. Temporary hiring allows organizations to test candidates as well as evaluate their skills and potential to perform various roles before offering them a permanent position.
Based on recruitment channel, the market is divided into online, hybrid, and offline segment. The online segment held the largest Africa Staffing and Recruitment market share in 2023. Online recruitment is the process of leveraging digital technology and online platforms to find, screen, and employ individuals for unfilled positions within a business. It entails using various online channels such as job boards, social networking sites, corporate websites, and online recruiting platforms to post job opportunities, accept applications, evaluate prospects, and execute the hiring process electronically.
Online recruitment provides several advantages over traditional recruiting approaches, including increased reach, quicker response times, cost-effectiveness, and a better applicant experience. Furthermore, it enables the recruiter to use advanced tools and analytics for improved applicant screening and accurate decision-making, resulting in increased efficiency and efficacy of the recruiting process. In the hiring and staffing process, the use of AI and automation has gained significant importance. AI has proven highly effective in screening resumes from a large pool of applicants, which has always been a major talent acquisition challenge for organizations.
The overall Africa Staffing and Recruitment market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the Africa Staffing and Recruitment size. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the Africa Staffing and Recruitment market.
1. Introduction
1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
3.2.3 Developing base number:
3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
3.2.5 Country level data:
4. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 PEST Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.3.1 Solution Providers
4.3.2 Service Providers
4.3.3 Job Seekers
4.3.4 Employers
4.3.5 End Users
4.3.6 List of Vendors in the Value Chain
5. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
5.2.1 Rise in Young Population and Job Opportunities
5.2.2 Economic Growth and Diversification
5.2.3 Surge in Government Initiatives and Policies Regarding Employment Creation
5.3 Market Restraints
5.3.1 Lack of Qualified Job Seekers
5.4 Market Opportunities
5.4.1 Increasing Adoption of Remote Working and Hybrid Business Models
5.4.2 Focus on Education and Skill Development
5.5 Future Trends
5.5.1 Automation and AI-Driven Recruitment Process
5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:
6. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Analysis
6.1 Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021–2031
6.2 Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Forecast and Analysis
7. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Analysis – by Staffing Type
7.1 Temporary
7.1.1 Overview
7.1.2 Temporary: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Permanent
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 Permanent: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Analysis – by Recruitment Channel
8.1 Online
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Online: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 Hybrid
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Hybrid: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.3 Offline
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Offline: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Analysis – by End User
9.1 Agriculture Forestry and Fishing
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.2 Agriculture Forestry and Fishing: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.2 IT and Telecom
9.2.1 Overview
9.2.2 IT and Telecom: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.3 BFSI
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 BFSI: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.4 Healthcare
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Healthcare: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.4.3 Hospitals & Clinics
9.4.3.1 Overview
9.4.3.2 Hospitals & Clinics Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
9.4.4 Pharmaceutical
9.4.4.1 Overview
9.4.4.2 Pharmaceutical Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
9.4.5 Others
9.4.5.1 Overview
9.4.5.2 Others Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
9.5 Retail and E-Commerce
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Retail and E-Commerce: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.6 Others
9.6.1 Overview
9.6.2 Others: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Country Analysis
10.1 Africa
10.1.1 Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Countries
10.1.2 Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis – by Country
10.1.2.1 Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis – by Country
10.1.2.2 Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.2.2.1 Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Staffing Type
10.1.2.2.2 Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Recruitment Channel
10.1.2.2.3 Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by End User
10.1.2.2.4 Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Healthcare
10.1.2.3 Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.2.3.1 Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Staffing Type
10.1.2.3.2 Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Recruitment Channel
10.1.2.3.3 Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by End User
10.1.2.3.4 Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Healthcare
10.1.2.4 Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.2.4.1 Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Staffing Type
10.1.2.4.2 Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Recruitment Channel
10.1.2.4.3 Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by End User
10.1.2.4.4 Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Healthcare
10.1.2.5 Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.2.5.1 Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Staffing Type
10.1.2.5.2 Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Recruitment Channel
10.1.2.5.3 Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by End User
10.1.2.5.4 Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Healthcare
10.1.2.6 Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.2.6.1 Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Staffing Type
10.1.2.6.2 Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Recruitment Channel
10.1.2.6.3 Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by End User
10.1.2.6.4 Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Healthcare
10.1.2.7 Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.2.7.1 Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Staffing Type
10.1.2.7.2 Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Recruitment Channel
10.1.2.7.3 Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by End User
10.1.2.7.4 Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Healthcare
10.1.2.8 Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.2.8.1 Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Staffing Type
10.1.2.8.2 Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Recruitment Channel
10.1.2.8.3 Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by End User
10.1.2.8.4 Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Healthcare
10.1.2.9 Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.2.9.1 Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Staffing Type
10.1.2.9.2 Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Recruitment Channel
10.1.2.9.3 Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by End User
10.1.2.9.4 Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Healthcare
11. Appendix
11.1 Glossary
11.2 About The Insight Partners
List of Tables
Table 1. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Segmentation
Table 2. List of Vendors
Table 3. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Table 4. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 5. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 6. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 7. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Country
Table 8. Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 9. Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 10. Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 11. Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Healthcare
Table 12. Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 13. Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 14. Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 15. Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Healthcare
Table 16. Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 17. Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 18. Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 19. Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Healthcare
Table 20. Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 21. Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 22. Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 23. Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Healthcare
Table 24. Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 25. Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 26. Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 27. Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Healthcare
Table 28. Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 29. Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 30. Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 31. Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Healthcare
Table 32. Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 33. Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 34. Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 35. Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Healthcare
Table 36. Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Staffing Type
Table 37. Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Recruitment Channel
Table 38. Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by End User
Table 39. Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) – by Healthcare
List of Figures
Figure 1. PEST Analysis
Figure 2. Ecosystem Analysis
Figure 3. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 4. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021–2031
Figure 5. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Share (%) – by Staffing Type, 2023 and 2031
Figure 6. Temporary: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 7. Permanent: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 8. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Share (%) – by Recruitment Channel, 2023 and 2031
Figure 9. Online: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 10. Hybrid: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 11. Offline: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 12. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Share (%) – by End User, 2023 and 2031
Figure 13. Agriculture Forestry and Fishing: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 14. IT and Telecom: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 15. BFSI: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 16. Healthcare: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 17. Hospitals and Clinics Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 18. Pharmaceutical Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 19. Others Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 20. Retail and E-Commerce: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 21. Others: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 22. Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Breakdown by Key Countries, 2023 and 2031 (%)
Figure 23. Kenya: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 24. Ethiopia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 25. Congo, Democratic Republic of: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 26. Tanzania: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 27. Zambia: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 28. Nigeria: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 29. Egypt: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 30. Rest of Africa: Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
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