In 2023, South Korea led the pack in the global number of self-employed individuals in publishing, closely followed by the United Kingdom and the United States. Italy, France, and Germany had moderate figures, with Germany experiencing a slight decrease of 2.33% year-on-year. Interestingly, Ireland showed significant growth with a 14.87% increase, while Colombia saw a notable 9.64% decline. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate highlighted consistency in South Korea and a positive growth trend in Poland.
Going forward, the publishing industry may observe shifts in regional dynamics, with digital transformation influencing self-employment trends, particularly in more technologically advancing regions. Monitoring how economic and technological developments impact these countries will be essential for future forecasting.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Publishing Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 25.48 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 24.86 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 14.29 | 2023 | 0% | +0.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.59 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.97 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 4.97 | 2023 | -11.11% | -2.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 4.35 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.11 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.11 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 2.49 | 2023 | -20% | -9.64% | View data |
