The United Kingdom leads European Creative, Arts, and Entertainment Activities employment with 229.6 thousand people, followed by France and Germany. The Netherlands shows the highest year-on-year growth rate at 6.96%, while Germany and Romania experienced decreases by -2.6% and -11.22%, respectively. Employment levels across most countries are stable or growing, with notable declines in countries like Switzerland and Cyprus.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in smaller markets as digital arts gain traction and countries invest in cultural tourism. Expanding creative hubs and policies promoting creative industries may influence these trends favorably in the coming years.
Top countries in Creative, Arts and Entertainment Activities Employment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 229.6 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 195.2 | 2023 | -11.07% | +1.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 193.9 | 2023 | -5.23% | -2.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 111 | 2023 | +0.54% | +6.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 90.9 | 2023 | -0.44% | -1.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 84.7 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 73.9 | 2023 | -4.4% | +1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 32.9 | 2023 | -3.24% | +1.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 31 | 2023 | -1.59% | +2.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 30.6 | 2023 | -10.53% | +1.72% | View data |
