Employment in the cultural industries in Italy 2019-2022, by segment
The number of people working in the video games and software industry in Italy rose in 2022 over the previous year, peaking at nearly 185 thousand. On the other hand, employment in the books, printed media, and publishing industry experienced an annual decline in 2022, remaining below the figure reported before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Meanwhile, the number of employees in the music and audiovisual industry surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2022, reaching nearly 61 thousand.