In 2023, the self-employed workforce in the travel agency and tour operator sector saw varying trends across different countries. Italy led the market with 23.4 thousand self-employed individuals, followed by the United Kingdom with 18.4 thousand and Germany with 15.0 thousand. Poland showed a significant upward trend with an 8.16% increase, contrasting Germany's decline of 2.47%. Ireland and Iceland experienced notable growth, with respective increases of 15.13% and 14.87%. Conversely, countries like Slovakia and Latvia saw declines in their self-employed figures, decreasing by 4.32% and 5.59% respectively. Other countries, such as France and Sweden, remained stable.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging European markets such as Poland and the Baltic states, driving an increase in self-employment. Sustainability and digitalization will also influence trends, possibly redefining roles and opportunities within the sector globally. Economic conditions and travel demand post-pandemic could further impact these trends.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Travel Agency and Tour Operator Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 23.4 | 2023 | +4.93% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18.4 | 2023 | -12.37% | +0.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15 | 2023 | 0% | -2.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11.1 | 2023 | +14.43% | +8.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 10 | 2023 | +9.89% | -0.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 4.83 | 2023 | 0% | +1.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.6 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.56 | 2023 | +1.45% | +15.13% | View data |
