The global distribution of employees in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sectors is dominated by the United States at 40.09 thousand units, followed by the United Kingdom and France. In 2023, the U.S. experienced a 1.6% increase, whereas Germany, Spain, and South Korea showed significant growth over 1.3%. Greece and Luxembourg displayed the highest year-on-year growth, with rates above 2%. Notably, Latvia witnessed a slight decline of 0.044%. Over the past five years, most countries demonstrated a steady increase in employment numbers, with consistent growth prominently visible in markets such as Austria and Belgium.
Looking ahead, emerging trends suggest potential shifts towards increased digital and interactive entertainment forms, potentially affecting employment dynamics. With technological advancements and expanding global digital markets, countries investing heavily in digital arts will likely experience sizeable employment growth within this sector.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 40.09 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 10.13 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.78 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8.45 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.92 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 4.75 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3.63 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.31 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.78 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.71 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.31% | View data |
