Germany leads the employment figures in the European books and periodicals publishing sector, with 213.68 thousand employees, despite a slight decline of 1.87% year-on-year. France and Spain follow with 80.63 and 32.55 thousand employees, respectively. Notably, Sweden demonstrated positive growth with an increase of 5.75%, contrasting with significant declines in Poland and Finland, which recorded reductions of 7.81% and 6.58% respectively. Smaller markets like Malta, Cyprus, and Iceland are exhibiting steep declines, suggesting specific regional challenges.
Looking forward, polarizing trends are expected in Europe's book and periodical publishing employment. While some countries with emerging digital adoption may see employment stagnation or decline, regions emphasizing niche publishing and strong literary traditions might experience stability or growth. Monitoring shifts towards digital formats, automation, and distribution changes will be critical in predicting future employment dynamics in this sector.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Books, Periodicals Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 213,680 | 2023 | -1.51% | -1.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 80,630 | 2023 | +0.024% | -0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 32,550 | 2023 | -4.75% | -4.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 31,680 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 27,870 | 2023 | +9.26% | +5.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 19,200 | 2023 | -7.98% | -7.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 14,460 | 2023 | -2.82% | -3.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 13,190 | 2023 | -1.73% | -1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 11,460 | 2023 | +0.99% | +0.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 10,450 | 2023 | -2.44% | -2.23% | View data |
