The global self-employed workforce in the media sector experienced varied trends across countries in 2023. The United States saw a slight decline, contrasting with notable growth in the UK. Poland and New Zealand displayed significant increases of 7.29% and 17.67%, respectively, while countries like France and Denmark also reported strong growth figures. Conversely, Canada and Spain experienced marginal declines. Central and Eastern European nations such as Romania and Hungary recorded impressive growth. Overall, these variations reflect diverse economic and market conditions influencing self-employment in the media sector.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in countries showing economic resilience and adaptability to digital transformations fueling self-employment opportunities. Emerging technologies and platforms will likely further shape self-employment dynamics in the media sector, with potential growth in digital content creation and freelance journalism across various regions.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Media Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 36.19 | 2023 | +8.7% | -1.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 22.65 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 5.98 | 2023 | -2.34% | -1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.79 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.07 | 2023 | 0% | +4.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.07 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.27 | 2023 | +2.61% | +7.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 New Zealand | 3.18 | 2023 | +12.82% | +17.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.63 | 2023 | +8.16% | +11.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.1 | 2023 | +7.41% | -1% | View data |
