The global self-employed population in the publishing sector is led by the United States with 26.28 thousand persons, followed by France (13.67) and Italy (9.67). Notable year-on-year variations show France and Poland with significant increases of 13.18% and 13.78%, respectively. In contrast, declines were seen in Canada (-3.18%) and the Czech Republic (-2.81%). Smaller markets, such as the Netherlands (-12.94%), also experienced notable declines. Meanwhile, growth trends are visible in many smaller European countries, including Belgium (10.2%) and Austria (0.71%).
Looking ahead, key trends to watch include technological advancements transforming publishing processes, potential regulatory changes impacting self-employment, and the ongoing digital shift potentially reducing barriers to entry in the sector, thus possibly increasing self-employment opportunities in publishing. Emerging markets may also see a rise in self-employed individuals as local publishing sectors develop.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Publishing Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 26.28 | 2023 | 0% | +3.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 13.67 | 2023 | +8.33% | +13.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.67 | 2023 | 0% | -0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 9.46 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.72 | 2023 | 0% | +3.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8.62 | 2023 | +2.5% | +13.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 6.22 | 2023 | +0.051% | -3.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.42 | 2023 | +0.26% | -2.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.22 | 2023 | -0.94% | +5.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.69 | 2023 | +5.65% | +8.25% | View data |
