In 2023, Italy led with 162 million hours in self-employed activity within the fabricated metal products manufacturing sector. Poland followed at 78.89 million, displaying a 3.61% increase, indicative of growth in shorter production cycles. Conversely, Romania saw the steepest decline at 8.03%, highlighting potential disruptions or decreased competitiveness.
Key year-on-year changes in 2023 included a 2.11% decrease in Italy, and a 2.59% reduction in the Czech Republic. Nordic countries like Sweden and Norway showed declines at 6.15% and 1.31%, respectively. Notably, the Netherlands and Hungary bucked the trend with growth rates of 2.78% and 2.93%, signaling resilience or sector investment.
Future trends to observe include technological adaptations in production processes influencing labor hours, shifts in regional demand impacting country-specific output, and economic policies affecting self-employment dynamics within the sector. Digitalization and automation may also drive efficiency and reshape the landscape for self-employed workers globally.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 162 | 2023 | +1.69% | -2.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 78.89 | 2023 | +2.2% | +3.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 58.05 | 2023 | +1.8% | +0.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 57.04 | 2023 | -0.98% | -2.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 40.75 | 2023 | +2.89% | -0.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 19.17 | 2023 | +0.01% | +2.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 10.73 | 2023 | -10.99% | +2.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 7.21 | 2023 | +4.62% | -8.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 5.02 | 2023 | -2.13% | +1.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 4.96 | 2023 | -0.32% | -1.53% | View data |
