Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €3.2bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
With the boom in streaming services during the coronavirus pandemic, many customers have migrated to this segment
- While the immediate effects of the coronavirus pandemic were cushioned by short-time working and various government support programmes, the industry is facing increasing external competition now that the pandemic is over.
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Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The small-scale structures in the industry could be permanently damaged by the lack of personnel
- The difficult economic situation during the coronavirus pandemic has led to many highly qualified performing arts professionals migrating to more secure and, in some cases, better-paid jobs in other sectors.
Biggest companies in the Performing Arts in Germany
There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Performing Arts in Germany industry.
Products & Services Segmentation
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Independent stage, film, radio and television artists, Ballet groups, orchestras, bands and choirs and Independent artists and circus groups. Independent stage, film, radio and television artists is the largest segment of the Performing Arts in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Self-promotion is particularly important for independent stage, film and radio artists
- This category includes the activities of individual artists such as actors, dancers, conductors and musicians who perform independently of an orchestra, ballet or theatre ensemble. The activities of radio and television artists also fall into this category.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The performing arts industry encompasses the production and performance of theatre plays, operas, concerts and dance performances. The industry also includes the activities of independent artists, such as acrobats, illusionists or clowns, as well as the performances of circus groups and the activities of individual artists such as actors, dancers, conductors and musicians.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Performing Arts industry in Germany include Activity of theatre ensembles, Activities of ballet groups, orchestras, bands and choirs, Activities of independent artists and circus groups and Activities of independent stage, film and radio artists.Companies
Companies covered in the Performing Arts industry in Germany include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Performing Arts industry in Germany include illusionist, augmented reality (ar) and virtual reality (vr).Industry Code
WZ 90.01 - Performing Arts in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
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- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
The work of theatre companies includes the production and performance of plays or operas. The high profile of theatre company members and creative marketing campaigns help to...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Compared to other sectors, there is an above-average number of self-employed people in the industry. The sector is also characterised by a very high proportion of micro-enter...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
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Analyst insights
Theatre and ballet companies must comply with copyright and licensing regulations when performing protected works or using music, texts, images and other materials that are th...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
Profits in the performing arts industry are calculated from the amount of ticket sales. In addition, industry players can save costs and increase the profitability of a produ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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What is the market size of the Performing Arts industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Performing Arts industry in Germany is €3.2bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Performing Arts industry in Germany in 2024?
There are 16,850 businesses in the Performing Arts industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Performing Arts industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Performing Arts industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Performing Arts industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Performing Arts industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the Performing Arts industry in Germany include?
Activity of theatre ensembles and Activities of ballet groups, orchestras, bands and choirs are part of the Performing Arts industry in Germany.
How competitive is the Performing Arts industry in Germany?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Performing Arts industry in Germany.
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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