The global landscape for self-employed individuals in the media and entertainment sector in 2024 demonstrates varied growth across countries. The United Kingdom leads with 47.07 thousand self-employed persons, followed by Poland and Italy at 8.34 and 8.11 thousand, respectively. While New Zealand and Belgium show significant year-on-year growth at 16.65% and 10.07%, countries like the Czech Republic, Finland, and Latvia experience negative growth. The past five years have seen diverse CAGR trends, highlighting different economic conditions and sectoral shifts.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements may amplify opportunities in the creative sector, particularly in digitally-driven countries.
- Policy changes or economic shifts could affect self-employment rates, especially in smaller economies.
- Global demand for content and digital media will continue influencing self-employment in this sector.
- Remote work trends could further expand the reach and opportunities for self-employed professionals in media and entertainment globally.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Media and Entertainment Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 47.07 | 2023 | +3.87% | +2.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 8.34 | 2023 | +2.82% | +7.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8.11 | 2023 | 0% | +0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 7.33 | 2023 | 0% | +4.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 4.95 | 2023 | +13.68% | +16.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 3.81 | 2023 | +5.33% | +9.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 2.64 | 2023 | +7.52% | +9.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.07 | 2023 | 0% | +2.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.92 | 2023 | +7.69% | +10.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1.9 | 2023 | +6.42% | +2.95% | View data |
