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In 2019, there were almost 0.4 million journalists in 21 EU member states with available data, representing 0.2% of the total EU employment, according to data released today by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day (3 May).
In terms of economic activities associated with journalism, 1.1 million were employed in the 27 EU Member States in publishing activities such as the publication of books, newspapers, magazines and journals. This is equivalent to 0.5% of total EU employment.
Among EU Member States, Germany recorded the highest share of people employed in publishing activities (1.3% of total employment), followed by Finland and Sweden (both 0.7%) as well as Denmark (0.6%). ฮคhis rate is 0.3% in Cyprus (but Eurostat places a low reliability warning) and 0.5% in Greece.
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