The European Publishing Production Index reveals significant disparities amongst countries as of 2024. Romania leads with an index value of 18.36, closely followed by Sweden at 17.91. The Czech Republic, Hungary, and France demonstrate moderate production levels, while Germany trails at 9.45 despite being Europe's largest economy. Noticeably, Slovakia and Slovenia are at the lower end, potentially indicating a decline in publishing vigor or market challenges.
Over the past year, Romania saw substantial growth at 19.09%, while Slovakia experienced a decline of 3.5%. Over a five-year span, growth trends show variability with some countries experiencing stagnation or mild declines, such as Hungary and Latvia, while others like Romania have experienced significant growth.
Future trends suggest potential shifts in the digital transformation of publishing, effects of economic fluctuations, and evolving consumer reading preferences which may influence production growth or contraction across Europe's diverse markets.
Top countries in Publishing Production Index by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 183.6 | 2022 | +9.29% | +19.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 179.1 | 2021 | +4.37% | +5.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 147.6 | 2022 | +1.23% | +5.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 132.4 | 2022 | -4.47% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 France | 120 | 2022 | +4.08% | +2.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 110.4 | 2022 | -11.89% | +1.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 99.4 | 2022 | +4.19% | +1.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 94.5 | 2022 | +1.61% | +0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 94 | 2022 | +25% | -3.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 81.9 | 2022 | +2.12% | -2.03% | View data |
