The publishing sector's self-employment landscape varies significantly across countries. The United States leads with 25 thousand self-employed individuals, followed by France at 13 thousand, indicating robust freelance activities in these markets. Significant growth from 2023 to 2024 is expected in France and Poland, with a notable negative trend in Italy. Germany remains stable, while Canada sees a decline. Smaller markets like Lithuania and Latvia show slight decreases.
A look into future trends suggests a continued shift toward digital platforms, increasing online publication and indie authorship opportunities, potentially driving variability in freelancing opportunities globally. Monitoring technological advances affecting publication processes will be critical.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Publishing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 25 | 2023 | 0% | +3.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 13 | 2023 | +8.33% | +13.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.2 | 2023 | 0% | -0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 9 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.3 | 2023 | 0% | +3.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8.2 | 2023 | +2.5% | +13.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 5.91 | 2023 | +0.051% | -3.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.3 | 2023 | +0.26% | -2.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.11 | 2023 | -0.94% | +5.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.6 | 2023 | +5.65% | +8.25% | View data |
