The United Kingdom leads the global self-employed sector in media and entertainment with 102.75 thousand persons in 2024, showcasing modest growth at 2.63% year-on-year from 2023. Poland, with 18.2 thousand self-employed individuals, has shown a substantial increase of 7.63%. Italy and the Netherlands follow, featuring smaller yet significant growth rates of 0.34% and 4.24% respectively. New Zealand stands out with an impressive 16.65% growth in its self-employed population in this sector, from 10.8 thousand in 2024.
Notable growth is also evident in Ireland (9.11%), Hungary (9.97%), and Belgium (10.07%). Conversely, countries like the Czech Republic and Latvia have experienced slight declines in their self-employed population within the media and entertainment sector, at -2.32% and -2.42% respectively. Denmark, Sweden, and Norway have stagnant growth, showing no year-on-year variation.
Future trends to watch for include technological innovations, shifts in consumer behavior, and economic changes, which can affect freelance opportunities and demand in this sector. Keeping an eye on emerging markets and the influence of digital platforms will be crucial for understanding future dynamics in global self-employment within media and entertainment.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Media and Entertainment Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 102.75 | 2023 | +3.87% | +2.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18.2 | 2023 | +2.82% | +7.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 17.7 | 2023 | 0% | +0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 16 | 2023 | 0% | +4.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 10.8 | 2023 | +13.68% | +16.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 8.32 | 2023 | +5.33% | +9.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 5.75 | 2023 | +7.52% | +9.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 4.51 | 2023 | 0% | +2.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.2 | 2023 | +7.69% | +10.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 4.14 | 2023 | +6.42% | +2.95% | View data |
