In 2023, France leads the European publishing of journals and periodicals with a significant number of enterprises, showing a strong year-on-year growth of 17.22%. The United Kingdom, Czech Republic, and Belgium also witnessed slight increases. Conversely, Germany, Italy, and Spain observed declines, reflecting challenges in established markets. Smaller markets such as Greece, Cyprus, and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced significant contractions. Notably, the sector’s CAGR over the last five years suggests a diverse range of growth trends and declines across different countries.
Future trends to watch include potential digital transformation impacts, increased cross-border collaborations, and how sustainable publishing practices may influence enterprise growth in Europe. Additionally, economic and regulatory changes could further reshape the landscape of this sector.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Journals and Periodicals Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 7,660 | 2023 | +5.28% | +17.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 2,620 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 2,310 | 2023 | +4.14% | +4.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,820 | 2023 | -0.49% | -1.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,190 | 2023 | -8.2% | -6.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,150 | 2023 | -3.47% | -3.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 967 | 2023 | -1.43% | -2.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 917 | 2023 | +0.55% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 544 | 2023 | -3.2% | -2.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 472 | 2023 | -6.9% | -6.31% | View data |
