As of 2023, the number of self-employed persons in books, periodicals, and other publishing activities in Canada stood at 6.0 thousand. From 2024 to 2028, the forecast predicts a stable trend with no variation in the number of self-employed individuals, remaining consistently at 6.0 thousand annually. Over the past two years, this sector has experienced no growth or decline, resulting in a 0% year-on-year variation, while the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years is also 0%.
Future trends to watch for include digital transformation and emerging technologies that may influence self-employment in publishing. Additionally, shifts in consumer preferences towards digital media consumption could impact this sector, potentially fostering new opportunities or challenges for self-employed publishers.
