The global distribution of self-employed persons in road and pipeline transport is led by South Korea, with the United States and the United Kingdom also having significant shares. South Korea's modest annual growth contrasts with stronger growth in the United States and the United Kingdom. Spain and Italy saw reductions, while Canada and France managed slight increases. Notably, several Central and Eastern European nations such as Poland and Hungary had minimal to negative growth rates, indicating potential market saturation or economic constraints affecting these sectors.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of technological advancements in transport, shifts towards sustainable and alternative transportation means, and economic policies favoring self-employment over traditional employment in this sector. Additionally, global economic factors and regulatory changes could reshape the distribution and numbers of self-employed individuals in these countries.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Road Transport and Pipeline Transport Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 24.97 | 2023 | 0% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 21.57 | 2023 | +2.27% | +3.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 14.16 | 2023 | +1.72% | +2.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.65 | 2023 | -1.42% | -1.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.31 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.84 | 2023 | -2.4% | -2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 4.02 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 3.68 | 2023 | -1.28% | -1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3.01 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 2.53 | 2023 | -1.85% | -1.44% | View data |
