The employment in the book publishing sector in Belgium is forecasted to slightly decline from 2.09 thousand FTEs in 2024 to 2.07 thousand FTEs in 2028. The year-on-year variation indicates a stable employment trend with marginal declines: 0.5% from 2024 to 2025, no change from 2025 to 2027, and a slight drop of 0.5% from 2027 to 2028. The compounded average growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 stands at -0.24%, denoting a very gradual decrease in employment over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for in the sector include the impact of digital transformation on employment figures, potential shifts in consumer reading habits towards digital formats, and the influence of policy changes or economic conditions on the publishing industry’s workforce. Monitoring these factors will provide deeper insights into the sector’s long-term employment outlook.
