In 2024, South Korea leads with 45.5 thousand self-employed individuals in the rubber, plastics, and other non-metallic mineral products sector. Colombia, with 28.96 thousand, follows a notable distance behind. The year-on-year trends from 2023 show a modest increase in South Korea by 0.46% and Poland by 2.13%. Conversely, countries such as Colombia, Italy, and Spain have experienced declines. The UK observed the largest decline, dropping by 3.04%. Stability was observed in France, the Czech Republic, and others with no change reported in 2023.
Future trends to consider include potential regulatory changes, shifts towards eco-friendly materials, and advancements in technology which may drive new entrepreneurship opportunities in this sector. Monitoring these trends will provide insights into potential growth areas worldwide.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Rubber and Plastics Products, and Other Non-metallic Mineral Products Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 45.5 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 28.96 | 2023 | -1.41% | -1.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6.41 | 2023 | -3.12% | -1.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 4.14 | 2023 | 0% | +2.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 4.14 | 2023 | 0% | -0.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3.72 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.45 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 1.03 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 1.03 | 2023 | 0% | -3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1.03 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
