The European publishing sector shows varied growth in high-growth enterprises across countries. In 2023, Hungary led with 81 enterprises experiencing a 17.61% year-on-year increase, reflecting robust sector expansion. Italy followed with 71 enterprises, seeing a modest rise of 3.77%. Portugal and Romania displayed parallel growth with values at 34, and notable yearly rises of 8.13% and 5.51%, respectively. Norway and Czech Republic had stable but smaller increments, with Norway at 4.75% and Czech Republic at 4.36%. Notably, Lithuania faced a decline of 6.01%, while Slovakia, Latvia, and Iceland had minimal growth or stabilization.
Future trends to watch include:
- Digital transformation accelerating growth in larger markets like Hungary and Italy.
- Emerging opportunities in niche segments within smaller countries such as Slovakia and Latvia.
- Potential recovery strategies in Lithuania following recent declines.
- Cross-border collaborations enhancing regional competitiveness in publishing.
Top countries in Number of High Growth Enterprises in Publishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 81 | 2023 | +17.39% | +17.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 71 | 2023 | +10.94% | +3.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 34 | 2023 | +3.03% | +5.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 34 | 2023 | +6.25% | +8.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 29 | 2023 | +3.57% | +4.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 26 | 2023 | 0% | +4.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 11 | 2023 | 0% | -6.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 6 | 2023 | 0% | +3.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 2 | 2023 | +100% | View data |
