In 2023, Germany led the European book publishing industry with the highest share of employed persons. France, showing the most significant year-on-year growth of 8.22%, followed while Spain and Italy saw slight declines. Notably, Poland and the Netherlands experienced larger downturns with decreases of 6.56% and 4.38%, respectively. Some smaller markets like Iceland and Cyprus showed positive growth, while Greece and Lithuania faced the most substantial declines.
Future trends to keep an eye on include:
- An anticipated steady rise in France’s workforce powered by strong demand.
- Potential recovery trajectories in Spain and Italy’s employment figures.
- Sustainability issues in Poland’s and the Netherlands’ publishing sectors.
- Detailed monitoring of Germany’s stagnation risks despite its market leadership.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Book Publishing Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.75 | 2023 | +1.34% | -0.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19.34 | 2023 | +2.95% | +8.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10.44 | 2023 | -3.02% | -3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.83 | 2023 | -1.13% | -1.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.73 | 2023 | -8.95% | -6.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.05 | 2023 | -4.23% | -4.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.07 | 2023 | +2.06% | +0.084% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.42 | 2023 | +1.56% | -0.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.21 | 2023 | -0.4% | -1.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.89 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.61% | View data |
