In 2023, Colombia dominated self-employment hours in the water supply, sewerage, and waste management sector with 358.79 million hours, reflecting a significant 47.4% year-on-year increase. Conversely, developed nations like the United Kingdom and Canada saw notable declines of 4.77% and 8.84%, respectively. Other significant increases were observed in countries like Romania (14.57%) and Ireland (11.99%), while Portugal and Estonia faced substantial drops.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential for growth in developing regions as infrastructure expands.
- Sustainability initiatives driving demand for expertise in waste management.
- Technological advancements potentially reducing self-employment hours in developed countries.
- Varying trends in regulatory frameworks affecting self-employment dynamics globally.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 358.79 | 2023 | +28.78% | +47.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18.72 | 2023 | +4.21% | -4.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16.41 | 2023 | +4.76% | +4.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 9.88 | 2023 | +132% | +14.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 9.35 | 2023 | -0.84% | -7.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Chile | 8.77 | 2023 | -4.31% | -3.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.51 | 2023 | +3.86% | +6.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 4.68 | 2023 | +0.71% | -2.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 3.77 | 2023 | +0.45% | +4.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 3.74 | 2023 | +7.97% | View data |
