In 2023, the sold production of printed newspapers, journals, and periodicals, appearing less than four times a week in France, was approximately 323 million euros. The forecast shows a consistent year-on-year decline, with values expected to drop to 248.92 million euros by 2028. This represents an average annual decrease of about 4.1% from 2024 to 2028, reflecting the industry's contraction.
- 2025: -4.8% from the previous year
- 2026: -5.1% from the previous year
- 2027: -5.3% from the previous year
- 2028: -5.5% from the previous year
Future trends to watch for include the increasing shift towards digital platforms as readers prefer online content, resulting in continuous declines in print media revenues. It’s crucial for the industry to innovate in digital service offerings to capture new audiences and mitigate revenue losses from print declines.
