The European publishing employment landscape in 2023 highlights significant disparities. France leads with the highest employment, reflecting a 2.31% increase, while Germany and the United Kingdom saw declines of 10.79% and 2.06% respectively. Spain and Italy showed modest declines, whereas Portugal and Cyprus witnessed employment growth. Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Latvia experienced sharp declines of over 10%. The industry faces challenges with many countries showing negative trends, notably Iceland with an 11.7% decrease.
Future trends to monitor include digital transformation's impact on employment, economic fluctuations influencing publishing markets, and initiatives supporting smaller markets. The sector's adaptation to technological advancements will be crucial for sustaining employment levels.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 190,850 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 142,430 | 2023 | -18.54% | -10.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 118,950 | 2023 | -2.37% | -2.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 49,390 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 43,160 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 32,910 | 2023 | -2.52% | -2.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 32,050 | 2023 | -1.88% | -1.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 23,210 | 2023 | -0.082% | -0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 21,700 | 2023 | -3.65% | -3.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 18,910 | 2023 | -1.34% | -1.3% | View data |
