In 2023, the global landscape of self-employed individuals in publishing showed notable variations across countries. South Korea and the United Kingdom led with 41,000 and 40,000 self-employed persons, respectively. The United States lagged behind with 23,000. Other European countries like Italy, France, and Germany reported between 8,000 to 9,000, with the Netherlands, Greece, and Ireland contributing as little as 2,000 each. The data highlights significant year-on-year changes, with Ireland marking the highest increase at 14.87%, while Colombia witnessed a decline of 9.64%.
Future trends to watch:
- The growing digitalization of publishing might boost self-employment, offering wider geographical dispersion as people can work remotely.
- The trend towards self-publishing and content creation, driven by technological advancements, is expected to fuel growth in countries with robust tech infrastructure.
- Regulatory changes in intellectual property and digital rights management may also influence the dynamics of self-employment in the publishing sector.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 41 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 40 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 23 | 2023 | 0% | +0.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 8 | 2023 | -11.11% | -2.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 7 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 5 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 4 | 2023 | -20% | -9.64% | View data |
