Data Engineer job postings rise in Australia, Netherlands, and Sweden
Australia saw the largest percentage increase in data engineer job postings over the last 28 days.
By Mateo Ruiz, Mogi Research · Oct 22, 2026
Australia saw the largest percentage rise in data engineer job postings over the last 28 days, with an increase of one hundred sixty nine percent. The Netherlands also experienced a significant rise, posting eighty three percent more jobs, while Sweden added seventy five percent more postings.
This growth in Australia may be linked to increased investment in the tech sector. The rise in the Netherlands could reflect a growing demand for specialised data skills. Sweden's increase may be a result of expanding digital transformation projects.
Looking ahead, the continued demand for data engineers in these countries suggests a positive outlook for the role. The figures point to ongoing opportunities for professionals in this field as businesses continue to prioritize data-driven strategies.
The numbers
Which country showed the most growth in data engineer jobs in the last 28 days?
| Name | Last 28 days | The 28 before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 22 | 12 | +83% |
| Australia | 43 | 16 | +169% |
| Sweden | 28 | 16 | +75% |
| France | 81 | 49 | +65% |
| United Kingdom | 118 | 75 | +57% |
Top roles: Data Engineer (22)
Counts are job postings, not hires, from company career sites that Mogi's crawl found. Compares the 28 days to 2026-10-22 with the 28 days before them. Covers all countries, all states, Data Engineer. Employers with fewer than five postings in the last eight weeks are grouped together and left out of the rankings. The company details come from the crawl's company profiles, where the crawl has one.
Written by Mateo Ruiz of Mogi Research, with AI from the table above. Every figure in it comes from that table.
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