The 2023 data shows Germany leading the European number of persons employed in newspaper publishing, with 53.43% share. Sweden and France follow, though France saw a 3.93% decline. Spain was stable, while Germany and Hungary exhibited growth at 2.23% and 1.6% respectively. Notably, Belgium experienced a substantial 7.46% shrinkage. Over the last five years, trends suggested a slow decline overall, with significant reductions noted in countries like Romania and Slovakia, decreasing by 15.56% and 12.03% respectively, whereas Malta displayed positive growth at 4.22%.
Looking ahead, digital transformation, changing consumer preferences, and media consolidation could influence the distribution of employment across countries. Countries adapting to digital advancements may witness relative employment stability, while those heavily dependent on traditional print may face declining trends. Monitoring these dynamics will be pivotal for understanding future employment shifts in European newspaper publishing.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Newspapers Publishing Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 53.43 | 2023 | +1.77% | +2.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 8.05 | 2023 | +16.5% | +14.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7.26 | 2023 | -3.1% | -3.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 4.92 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 3.31 | 2023 | +0.16% | -1.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.17 | 2023 | -1.1% | -2.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.71 | 2023 | -4.12% | -2.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 2.16 | 2023 | -1.89% | -3.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1.91 | 2023 | -4.63% | -2.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.89 | 2023 | +1.8% | +0.95% | View data |
