The European newspaper printing industry displays a varied employment landscape across different countries as of 2024. Germany leads with 4.02 thousand employees, while Italy, Romania, and Norway show substantial declines. In contrast, Spain showcases growth with a 2.55% increase. Smaller markets like Iceland and Slovenia remain stable, whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina faced the steepest decline at 29.01%. Overall, most countries experience a contraction in employment, indicating a challenging environment for traditional print media.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Continued digitization and its impact on print employment.
- The potential stabilization of employment figures as markets adapt to changes.
- The role of sustainability practices in reshaping the printing industry.
Top countries in Newspapers Printing Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,020 | 2023 | -7.76% | -5.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 2,170 | 2023 | +6.62% | +2.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 1,180 | 2023 | +3.43% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 758 | 2023 | -11.96% | -9.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 528 | 2023 | -11.32% | -9.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 392 | 2023 | +7.95% | +1.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 370 | 2023 | -7.5% | -5.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 366 | 2023 | -14.49% | -10.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 326 | 2023 | -4.96% | -4.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 324 | 2023 | -10.99% | -6.93% | View data |
