The global number of employees in the audiovisual and broadcasting sector varies significantly by country. The United States leads with 706,000 employees, reflecting a minor 0.37% increase from 2023. The United Kingdom follows at 151,280 employees with a 1.17% rise. South Korea and Germany have similar values of 118,500 and 118,000 respectively, showcasing steady 1.13% and 0.52% increases. Spain has seen a slight decline of 0.67%, falling to 61,000 employees. Italy (46,800) and Poland (38,600) show positive growth with Italy at 1.2% and Poland at 0.53%. Smaller markets like Sweden (23,000) and the Netherlands (21,000) exhibited slight growth, while some, such as Finland and Czech Republic, faced minor declines.
Future trends indicate a steady growth in larger markets, driven by technological advancements and increased demand for content, while smaller markets might struggle to keep pace. Emphasis on digital transformation, globalization of content, and emerging technologies like AI and VR will be critical drivers for employee growth in this sector worldwide.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Audiovisual and Broadcasting by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
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| 1 | 1 United States | 706 | 2023 | +0.14% | +0.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 151.28 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 118.5 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 118 | 2023 | +0.85% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 61 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 46.8 | 2023 | +0.65% | +1.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 38.6 | 2023 | +1.31% | +0.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 23 | 2023 | +4.55% | +1.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 21 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 15.53 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.32% | View data |