The data highlights a significant disparity in self-employed individuals in the mining and quarrying sector, with Colombia leading at 68,000, while countries like Japan, Finland, France, Portugal, and Spain report only 1,000 each. From 2023 to 2024, the United States saw a notable increase of 5.92%, while the United Kingdom and Chile faced declines of 3.93% and 5.59%, respectively. Other countries maintained stable levels.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential regulatory changes impacting self-employment in mining.
- The impact of digital technology and automation on self-employment opportunities.
- Fluctuating global demand for mined resources influencing workforce dynamics.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Mining and Quarrying by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 68 | 2023 | -1.45% | +0.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 12 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9 | 2023 | 0% | -3.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chile | 3 | 2023 | 0% | -5.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
