Italy leads in the number of high-growth enterprises in the books and periodicals publishing sector, holding 36.53% of the share, followed by Hungary, Czech Republic, and Portugal. Notably, the Czech Republic showed the largest year-on-year increase in 2023, at 21.67%, while Italy saw a modest growth of 2.76%. Lithuania and Norway faced declines, with -10.46% and -7.79%, respectively. Latvia and Iceland experienced no change. Over the past five years, the industry has witnessed varied growth rates across nations.
Future trends to watch include the potential rise of digital publishing and sustainability efforts, which may influence growth patterns. Additionally, Eastern European countries like Hungary and the Czech Republic might continue witnessing higher growth rates, given recent upward trends.
Top countries in Number of High Growth Enterprises in Books, Periodicals Publishing Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 36.53 | 2023 | +12.24% | +2.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 20.59 | 2023 | +14.81% | +15.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 10.63 | 2023 | +14.29% | +21.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 8.64 | 2023 | 0% | +6.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 5.98 | 2023 | 0% | -10.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.65 | 2023 | 0% | +6.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 3.99 | 2023 | 0% | +3.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 1.99 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1.33 | 2023 | 0% | -7.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 0.66 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
