The data from 2023 shows a varied landscape for self-employed people in the media sector worldwide. Poland leads with significant activity, followed by the Netherlands and Canada. New Zealand and Ireland have shown notable increases in recent times, while countries like Romania and Iceland, although smaller in absolute numbers, also exhibit substantial growth. On the contrary, Canada and Finland are experiencing declines.
Going forward, it's important to watch the impact of digital transformation and remote work on freelancer dynamics in this sector. Technological advancements and policy changes in creative industries will likely influence these trends significantly across regions. Economic shifts, globalization, and local media demands will also shape this sector's employment patterns in the coming years.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Media Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 25.12 | 2023 | +1.99% | +6.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 24.73 | 2023 | +1.43% | +2.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 23.1 | 2023 | -1.04% | -2.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 17.66 | 2023 | +6.79% | +0.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 13.05 | 2023 | +11.65% | +0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 9.79 | 2023 | +3.97% | +9.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 7.49 | 2023 | +14.21% | +6.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 6.1 | 2023 | +3.81% | +0.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 4.89 | 2023 | +2.92% | +5.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 4.17 | 2023 | +24.87% | +3.19% | View data |
