In 2023, South Korea led the number of self-employed persons in the computer, electronic, and optical products sector with 227,000 individuals. The United Kingdom and the United States showed significant growth rates of 8.45% and 10.76%, respectively, indicating increasing entrepreneurial activities. Conversely, Japan and Germany experienced declines of 2.33% and 2.64%. Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, France, and Spain remained stable. The past five years revealed varying trends: the sector saw continued growth in the UK, Poland, and the US, while Japan and Germany witnessed steady declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued innovation in technology driving self-employment, especially in the US and the UK.
- Potential stabilization or rebound in Germany and Japan driven by policy incentives.
- Emergence of new players in Europe following economic stimuli post-pandemic.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Computer, Electronic and Optical Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 227 | 2023 | -0.87% | -0.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 8 | 2023 | -11.11% | -2.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7 | 2023 | 0% | -2.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 5 | 2023 | 0% | +10.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4 | 2023 | -20% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
