Which Country Has The Most Animation Studios?

UK Animation is thriving

Which Country has the most animation studios? The answer, of course, is the USA, with over 6,000 animation studios, of which around 1,100 have employees (ie not just a sole freelancer working alone).  

But who is number two? You might be surprised to learn that the number two spot is taken - not by India, Japan or China - but by...

...the United Kingdom, with over 2,500 studios, of which around 465 have employees - a surprising number given our small size compared to the USA.  The UK punches way above our weight in the global animation market, with many jobs and opportunities for this growing industry. 

UK Tax Credits

One reason may, of course, be Government support. Today, despite industry headwinds, animation in the UK continues to thrive, supported by a generous tax credit that offers almost 40% of the production budget. 

Jobs Resources at BNU and Animation Apprentice

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We have many resources available at BNU and out industry partner animationapprentice.org aimed at helping our students find work in the animation industry. To get started, see the blog posts below:

• How do Graduates Find Work in the Animation Industry?
• Demo Reel Advice - at Skwigly
• Demo Reel Advice by Animal Logic
• Why Animators Need to be on LinkedIn
• Be the Rhino - remember that rejection is normal
• Six Rules to Create a Great CV
• How to Write a Cover Letter
• How to Find an Animation Internship
• Blue Zoo Recruitment Tips
• Escape Studios' Free Industry Survival Guide
• Escape Studios Free Careers Guide
• Michael Morgan: "From the Classroom to the Studio"
• Why Animators Need their Own Blog or Website
• How to be a Freelance Animator
• 12 Rules to Find Work in the Animation Industry
• Pixar Advice for Graduates
• Why Animators Should Apply For Jobs Twice
• Job Interview Strategy with Kevin Richards
• Why Animators Should Attend "Bring Your Own Animation"

For more on the experience of studying at Bucks New University, come and visit us at one of our Open Days, take a virtual tour of one of our animation studios, check out what our students think of our course, and see why we're ranked in the top 12 creative universities in the UK.