In 2023, Canada's publishing sector saw a 3.92% increase in employment, leading the global numbers at 96.32 thousand jobs. Conversely, Spain experienced a minor decrease of 1.66%, standing at 41.2 thousand jobs. The Netherlands also saw a reduction of 2.64%, now at 21.0 thousand jobs. Austria's employment grew by 2.3%, bringing it to 14.68 thousand jobs. The Czech Republic experienced a slight decline of 0.32%, totaling 14.46 thousand jobs. Portugal's sector increased by 3.64%, reaching 10.84 thousand jobs. Estonia and Iceland saw notable declines of 3.68% and 6.89%, respectively, with their jobs standing at 2.38 and 0.7 thousand.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Technological advancements may shift employment from traditional roles to new digital publishing jobs.
- Countries with increasing digital literacy and internet penetration, such as Portugal, might see continued growth.
- Regions with strong educational and literary traditions, like Canada and Austria, are likely to experience steady employment trends.
- Economic challenges or market saturation in some European countries may suppress growth.
Top countries in Employees in Publishing Sector by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 96.32 | 2023 | +0.44% | +3.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 41.2 | 2023 | -0.24% | -1.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 21 | 2023 | -4.55% | -2.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 14.68 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 14.46 | 2023 | -7.69% | -0.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 10.84 | 2023 | +2.99% | +3.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 2.38 | 2023 | 0% | -3.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 0.7 | 2023 | -12.5% | -6.89% | View data |
