Did you know that in 2024, 7.9 million people across the EU were employed in culture, and that nearly 1 in 3 (31.7%) were self-employed? Or that cultural goods worth €31.5 billion were exported outside the EU? Did you know the most popular online cultural activity was watching videos, surpassing reading news?
You can find more about culture in the EU in the online publication Culture statistics. It presents key indicators on cultural employment, businesses in the cultural sector and international trade in cultural goods, as well as household and government spending on culture. There is also information on participation in cultural activities and how people use the internet for cultural purposes.
This publication is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in exploring the latest developments in Europe’s cultural sector.
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