The forecast for the self-employed population in the publishing sector in Germany from 2024 to 2028 shows a stagnant trend, with the expected number consistently standing at 9.0 thousand persons each year. In 2023, the actual value also recorded was 9.0 thousand persons, indicating a period of stability without any significant changes either positively or negatively. Over the last two years (2022-2023), the year-on-year variation has been negligible. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years remains at 0%, reflecting no average growth per year.
Future trends to watch for:
• Potential disruption by digital transformation, which may affect the demand for traditional publishing skills.
• Emergence of new publishing platforms and self-publishing models possibly increasing opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures.
• The impact of regulatory changes in the gig economy that could influence the dynamics of self-employment in the sector.
• Ongoing advancements in technology making content creation, distribution, and marketing more accessible to individual publishers.
