The United Kingdom and United States lead in the number of self-employed individuals in publishing, audiovisual, and broadcasting sectors, with over 100,000 persons in 2024. South Korea also shows significant participation, maintaining a growth rate of 2.29%. France and Ireland have the highest year-on-year increases at 2.98% and 8.45%, respectively, indicating dynamic entrepreneurial activity within these sectors. In contrast, Colombia experienced the largest decline at -6.49%. Other countries show negligible or no changes, indicating stable entrepreneurial numbers, albeit with a small base in Nordic and Eastern European countries.
Looking forward, digital transformation and shifts towards online consumption will likely drive further self-employment growth in these sectors, especially in technologically advanced countries. Market dynamics in emerging economies will define future growth opportunities, driven by increased internet penetration and content creation demand.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Publishing, Audiovisual and Broadcasting Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 109 | 2023 | +1.87% | +3.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 108 | 2023 | 0% | -1.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 56 | 2023 | +3.7% | +2.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 24 | 2023 | 0% | +0.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 23 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 22 | 2023 | +4.76% | +2.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 17 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 14 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 14 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 13 | 2023 | -13.33% | -6.49% | View data |
