In 2023, Iceland leads Europe with 14.8% of publishing enterprises classified as Gazelles, significantly outpacing other countries. Hungary and Portugal follow with 4.76% and 3.99%, respectively, while the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Romania, and Italy trail below 2.5%. These figures underscore Iceland's vibrant environment for fostering young high-growth enterprises, particularly in publishing.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The continuation of Iceland's robust growth potential relative to its peers.
- Structural and regulatory changes aimed at improving Gazelle shares in lower-ranked countries.
- The potential impact of technology and innovation on young enterprise growth across Europe.
Top countries in Share of Young High Growth Enterprises (Gazelles) in the Population of Active Enterprises in Publishing by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 14.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 4.76 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 3.99 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 2.16 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 2.01 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 0.62 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 0.22 | 2023 | View data |
