In 2023, employment in the motion picture, video, and television production sector across Europe revealed an overall positive trend, with key players like France and Germany seeing growth rates of 4.55% and 3.63% respectively. Notably, Croatia exhibited significant growth at 17.21%, indicative of a thriving smaller market. Conversely, Italy and Greece faced contractions at -1.35% and -4.09%. Smaller nations like Malta and Lithuania experienced impressive growth at 7.82% and 7.52%, highlighting burgeoning potential. Over the last five years, the sector's CAGR remained positive, supporting a steady industry expansion driven by digital media consumption and global content demand.
Future trends to watch include:
- The digital transformation continues to drive employment, with rising demand for streaming content.
- Technological advancements and AI integration may reshape job structures, emphasizing new skill sets.
- Emerging markets and smaller nations may continue to see significant growth as local film industries expand.
- Sustainability and eco-friendly production practices may influence employment trends and sector dynamics.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Motion Picture, Video and Television Programme Production Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 57,900 | 2023 | +14.25% | +4.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 44,140 | 2023 | +7.55% | +3.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 28,830 | 2023 | +3.96% | +5.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 15,410 | 2023 | +1.78% | +1.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 14,470 | 2023 | -2.03% | -1.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 11,110 | 2023 | +2.6% | +3.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 9,950 | 2023 | +2.26% | +1.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 8,610 | 2023 | +3.32% | +4.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 6,870 | 2023 | +3.23% | +3.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 6,750 | 2023 | +7.3% | +4.43% | View data |
