In 2024, Germany leads European publishing employment with 177.9K persons, despite a 4.44% decline in 2023. The UK follows closely with 163.9K, showing a marginal decrease of 0.75%. France and Sweden show contrasting trends; while France experiences a 2.12% drop, Sweden sees a significant rise at 9.69%. Belgium and Hungary also report notable increases at 8.87% and 9.86% respectively. Conversely, Romania and Iceland reveal significant declines of 13.69% and 19.73%, highlighting regional employment challenges. Changes over five years indicate varying CAGRs, with Western Europe mostly stable and Eastern European countries showing volatility.
Future trends to watch in European publishing employment include digital transformation impacts and the potential consolidation of smaller markets, influencing job shifts. Emerging technologies and sustainability trends may create new opportunities, while economic pressures continue to reshape the industry landscape.
Top countries in Publishing Employment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 177.9 | 2023 | -3.32% | -4.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 163.9 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 77.9 | 2023 | -7.15% | -2.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 46.2 | 2023 | -17.06% | +1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 40.9 | 2023 | -1.68% | -4.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 30.5 | 2023 | +0.99% | +3.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 28.9 | 2023 | +9.47% | +9.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 27.8 | 2023 | +1.09% | -3.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 15.4 | 2023 | +10% | -1.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 13.2 | 2023 | -2.22% | -0.45% | View data |
