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SFIA Corporate users with analysis (% display)

This page shows the profile of organisations holding a SFIA Corporate User Licence, grouped by organisation size, industry sector and geographical region. There are currently 13,354 organisations holding a SFIA Corporate User Licence. The charts on this page are based on the licences where organisation classification data is available.

By organisation size

Most licensed organisations are large regional or national organisations, with substantial representation from SMEs and multinationals.

By industry sector

SFIA licences are used across a broad range of sectors, with particularly strong representation in digital, public service, professional services and education.

Sector descriptions

The sector labels used in the chart reflect common industry groupings. Expand the sections below to see examples of the types of organisations typically included in each sector.

Digital, data and IT

Technology companies, software firms, cloud providers, IT consultancies and organisations delivering digital platforms, data services or technology infrastructure.

Public and social

Government departments, public agencies and organisations delivering public services such as taxation, welfare, justice, defence and social support programmes.

Professional services

Firms providing specialist advisory or technical services to other organisations, including consulting, accounting, legal services and engineering consultancies.

Education

Universities, colleges, schools and organisations involved in teaching, research, professional education or technical training.

Financial services

Banks, insurers, investment firms, payment providers and organisations delivering financial products or financial infrastructure.

Industrials

Companies involved in manufacturing, engineering and large-scale production, including industrial equipment manufacturers and producers of manufactured goods such as food, beverages and consumer products.

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, healthcare providers and organisations delivering medical services or health-related support.

Energy and utilities

Organisations responsible for producing or distributing electricity, gas, water or related infrastructure.

Transport and logistics

Airlines, rail operators, shipping companies, freight logistics firms and organisations involved in moving goods or people.

Retail and ecommerce

Businesses selling goods or services directly to consumers through physical shops, online platforms or integrated retail channels.

Telecommunications

Providers of communications infrastructure and services including mobile networks, broadband providers and telecommunications operators.

Media and creative industries

Organisations producing or distributing content and creative works such as broadcasters, publishers, gaming companies and digital media firms.

Life sciences

Biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical firms and research organisations focused on biological or medical research and development.

Agriculture, forestry and mining

Organisations involved in cultivation or extraction of natural resources including farming, forestry and mining operations.

Hospitality, Food, Leisure Travel

Businesses providing accommodation, food services, tourism and leisure experiences such as hotels, restaurants, travel operators and visitor attractions.

Third sector

Not-for-profit organisations including charities, foundations, voluntary organisations and non-governmental organisations.

Other

Organisations whose activities span multiple sectors or do not fit clearly within the defined sector groupings.

By geographical region

Organisations using SFIA are globally distributed, with the strongest representation in Northern Europe and Australasia.

Data notes

Data extracted June 2026. There are currently 13,354 organisations holding a SFIA Corporate User Licence. The charts on this page are based on the 11,218 licences where organisation classification data is available. The remaining licences relate to organisations that have not yet been classified and are excluded from the charts. Percentages shown in the charts are calculated relative to the classified population only.

Organisations are classified by size (SME, Large regional/national, Multinational), industry sector and geographical region using a combination of registration data and automated analysis. Classifications reflect the primary activity of the organisation at the time of registration.