The landscape of self-employed persons in travel services in 2023 reflected Italy's leadership with the highest share, followed closely by the United States and the United Kingdom. Italy saw a modest growth of 1.84% year-over-year, contrasting with a decline in the U.S of 3.93%. France and New Zealand showed positive momentum with increases of 3.71% and 5.92%, respectively. This indicates a dynamic shift favoring certain European countries.
Looking ahead, growth in this sector may depend on evolving travel trends and digital transformation in travel services, which suggest a potential rise in self-employment opportunities, particularly in tech-savvy regions. Adaptation to post-pandemic travel preferences may also drive changes in these shares.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Travel Services Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 17.94 | 2023 | 0% | +1.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 14.04 | 2023 | -5.26% | -3.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 14.04 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 13.26 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 10.14 | 2023 | +8.33% | +3.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.24 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 4.68 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.68 | 2023 | +20% | +3.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 3.12 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.34 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
