The European publishing employment landscape in 2024 shows varying fortunes across countries. Germany and the United Kingdom continue to have the largest shares, despite Germany's 4.44% decline and the UK's 0.75% contraction in 2023. France and Italy witnessed declines of 2.12% and 4.32%, respectively. Conversely, Spain and the Netherlands saw moderate growth of 1.12% and 3.81%. Sweden leads with a remarkable 9.69% rise, and Belgium and Hungary experienced significant gains of 8.87% and 9.86%. Poland, Switzerland, and Finland faced declines, with Switzerland's 5.47% drop being notable. Romania's saw significant shrinkage by 13.69%, and Iceland faced a substantial reduction of 19.73%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for continued gains in Sweden, Belgium, and Hungary, driven by modernization and adaptation in the digital space. Conversely, countries like Germany, Switzerland, and Romania may need to focus on reversing recent downturns through innovation and strategic employment policies.
Top countries in Publishing Employment Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.54 | 2023 | -3.32% | -4.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21.69 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.31 | 2023 | -7.15% | -2.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.11 | 2023 | -17.06% | +1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.41 | 2023 | -1.68% | -4.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.04 | 2023 | +0.99% | +3.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.82 | 2023 | +9.47% | +9.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.68 | 2023 | +1.09% | -3.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.04 | 2023 | +10% | -1.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 1.75 | 2023 | -2.22% | -0.45% | View data |
