The United Kingdom leads the European creative, arts, and entertainment sector with an employment share of 17.16 thousand persons in 2023, showing a growth of 2.07% YoY. France and Germany follow with similar values around 14.5 thousand. Notable growth is seen in the Netherlands at 6.96% YoY. Italy and Germany contract slightly, with a 1.25% and 2.6% decrease, respectively. Smaller nations like Bulgaria and Portugal report significant growth at over 5%. Over a five-year period, this sector has exhibited resilience, with varied growth rates across countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased digital transformation and content consumption might drive employment demand in the sector.
- Emerging technologies such as AI and VR could create new roles and opportunities.
- The potential impact of economic uncertainties on funding and investment within the sector.
Top countries in Creative, Arts and Entertainment Activities Employment Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 17.16 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14.59 | 2023 | -11.07% | +1.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.49 | 2023 | -5.23% | -2.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8.3 | 2023 | +0.54% | +6.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.79 | 2023 | -0.44% | -1.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.33 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.52 | 2023 | -4.4% | +1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2.46 | 2023 | -3.24% | +1.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.32 | 2023 | -1.59% | +2.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.29 | 2023 | -10.53% | +1.72% | View data |
