In an unprecedented shift, Cyprus has seen a 28.4% reduction in employment within its publishing sector, including books, newspapers, and magazines, when comparing 2023 to the previous year. This stark decline is highlighted by Eurostat data, showcasing the largest drop amongst EU member states.
The detailed numbers remain vague, lacking breakdowns across subcategories like journalists, authors, and editors. Overall, the EU records a 2.5% decrease in the same industries, totaling 868,700 employed individuals in 2023.
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Germany leads with the highest number of working professionals (237,600), while countries such as Luxembourg, Latvia, and Lithuania enjoy growths of up to 67.5% in this field. Yet, alongside Cyprus, Portugal (-27.4%) and Slovenia (-23.4%) also experience notable declines.
The 2023 Eurostat statistics also identified 76,328 businesses operational in the EU’s book and magazine publishing sector. The most significant presence is seen in France, Spain, and Germany, accounting for over half of these enterprises.
