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Book Publishing in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Book Publishing industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. The Book Publishing industry edits and designs books. Book publishers also engage in marketing activities and make distribution agreements with operators in the Book, Magazine and Newspaper Wholesaling industry (IBISWorld report 42492). The industry does not include authors, who are part of the Performers and Creative Artists industry (71151).
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Magazine & Periodical Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Database & Directory Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Greeting Cards & Other Publishing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Magazine and Book Publishing in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Audiobook Publishing in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Publishing in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Book Publishing in the US in 2026?
There is 106,331 people employed in the Book Publishing in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Book Publishing in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Book Publishing in the US grew 2.9% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Book Publishing in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Book Publishing in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Book Publishing in the US employ?
The average Book Publishing in the US business is 32.3 employees.
Are businesses in the Book Publishing in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Book Publishing in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Book Publishing in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Book Publishing in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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