In 2023, Colombia led in the number of self-employed persons in the water supply and waste management sector at 30 thousand units, with no year-on-year growth. The USA and UK followed, each with 10.77 thousand and modest growth rates of around 1.5%. Germany and Poland exhibited notable increments, while France experienced the highest growth rate of 3.71%. Conversely, the Czech Republic saw a decline of 7.79%. Countries such as Greece saw a sharp increase of 14.87%, highlighting variability in sector trends.
Looking forward, trends to watch include technology-driven efficiencies improving self-employment opportunities, potential regulatory changes impacting industry practices, and varying environmental policies' influence on market dynamics. Growth in emerging markets like Chile may offer significant opportunities, while more mature markets might experience stabilization or consolidation.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Water Supply and Waste Management, Environment Remediation Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 30 | 2023 | +2.63% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 10.77 | 2023 | -6.67% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.77 | 2023 | +7.69% | +1.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.69 | 2023 | 0% | +2.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 6.92 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.92 | 2023 | 0% | +2.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Chile | 6.15 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.62 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 4.62 | 2023 | 0% | +3.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.54 | 2023 | 0% | -7.79% | View data |
