The Netherlands leads in self-employed hours in residential care and social work services, showing a positive trend with a 2.96% increase in 2023. Germany and Canada, despite holding considerable values, experienced declines. Notably, Poland, New Zealand, Romania, and Slovenia marked significant increases, with Slovenia seeing a remarkable 35.83% rise. Contrastingly, Luxembourg and Slovakia faced steep declines of 14.97% and 8.18% respectively. Over the past five years, the industry demonstrates moderate growth, with trends varying widely across countries.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern Europe due to rising demand and potential policy changes favoring self-employment, which could alter sector dynamics significantly.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Residential Care and Social Work Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 193.89 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 119 | 2023 | -1.65% | -2.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 113.6 | 2023 | -1.23% | -3.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 37.06 | 2023 | -0.87% | +1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 17.6 | 2023 | +4.72% | -1.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 16.5 | 2023 | -0.6% | -1.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 13.98 | 2023 | +20.88% | +9.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 11.73 | 2023 | -2.34% | -4.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 11.31 | 2023 | +5.3% | +12.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 9.34 | 2023 | +7.19% | +2.12% | View data |
