The data for 2024 shows the United Kingdom leading the media and entertainment sector in terms of employment with 313.01 thousand employees. Following are Germany and France with 246.0 and 210.0 thousand employees, respectively. Canada and Spain also have significant workforce numbers in this sector.
Analyzing the year-on-year variations from 2023, the United Kingdom and Canada demonstrated strong growth with a 3.59% and 3.01% increase in employees, respectively. Germany and Romania, however, experienced declines, with -2.83% and -3.63% reductions in workforce. Notably, some countries like the Netherlands and Norway showed no variation in employment numbers between 2023 and 2024, indicating stabilization in workforce size.
Other countries, including Italy, Denmark, and Portugal, saw modest growth in their media and entertainment sector employment, while countries like Greece, Hungary, and Iceland faced a reduction in their workforce numbers.
Future trends to watch include the potential for automation and AI to influence job availability, the impact of digital transformation on traditional media roles, and shifts in consumer behavior driving demand for new skill sets. Emerging markets could see greater employment growth as media consumption rises globally.
Top countries in Employees in Media and Entertainment Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 313.01 | 2023 | +2.94% | +3.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 246 | 2023 | -2.77% | -2.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 210 | 2023 | +0.48% | +2.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 204.26 | 2023 | +1.07% | +3.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 109 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 81.2 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 77 | 2023 | +0.52% | -0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 57 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 44 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 37 | 2023 | 0% | +1.71% | View data |
