Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
58.12 Publishing of newspapers
active
IMPLEMENTATION RULE \nNewspapers (including advertising newspapers) should be under editorial responsibility and control, appearing or being regularly updated at least four times a week, being composed mainly of literary works of a journalistic nature related to news, and having the purpose to inform the general public. If the product is published in both printed and electronic format, the frequency of publication will be assessed on the basis of the frequency of publication of the printed version.
Includes
- publishing of newspapers All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) are included.
Also includes
- advertising newspapers
Excludes
- production of television or video news programmes, see 59.11
- news agency activities, see 60.31
- activities of photojournalists, not self-publishing their own created content, see 74.20
- activities of journalists whose content is published by a third party, see 90.11
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58.13 | Publishing of newspapers | NACE Rev. 2 class 58.13 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 58.12 | 1:1 |
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 58.12 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 58.1 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |