The United States leads in publishing employment with 939,000 employees in 2023, with a modest growth of 0.78%. South Korea follows with 378,400 employees and a 1.04% increase. Germany, the third largest, saw a decline of 3.15%. The United Kingdom and France experienced slight decreases and increases, respectively. Smaller markets like Poland and Austria show modest growth, while other European countries like Spain and the Netherlands saw decreases. Notably, Iceland had the largest decline, at 8.97%.
Looking ahead, workforce automation and digital transformation could significantly influence the industry. Growing digital content demand may shift the employment landscape, potentially reducing demand for traditional roles while increasing opportunities in digital and tech-related positions.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 939 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 378.4 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 144 | 2023 | -3.36% | -3.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 108.85 | 2023 | -2.2% | -1.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 108 | 2023 | -0.92% | +0.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 40.6 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 35.2 | 2023 | -2.76% | -2.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 34 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 20 | 2023 | 0% | -2.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 19.91 | 2023 | -0.82% | -0.81% | View data |
