Which Country Has the Most Animation Studios?

UK Animation is thriving

Which Country has the most animation studios? At number 1 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 which country is number 2? You might be surprised however, 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.  To see more about how the UK tax credits work, read this blog post. 

Careers & Jobs Resources at Escape Studios

Houdini artists are much in demand

We have many resources available at Escape Studios aimed at helping our students find work in the animation games and VFX industries.

• How to Find an Internship in Animation
• How do graduates find work in the animation industry?
• 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 a Demo Reel
• How to be a Freelance Animator
• 12 Rules to Find Work in the Animation Industry
• 8 Steps to Find an Animation Internship
• The Number One Reason that Graduates Don't Get Hired
• Why Animators Should Enter the 11 Second Club Competition

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link.