In 2023, Colombia led with 5.3 million self-employed persons in business services. The United Kingdom showed strong growth at 2.1%, whereas Japan witnessed a decrease of 1.78%. Spain, France, and Chile reflected positive growth, at 0.21%, 1.68%, and 2.23% respectively. Notably, Slovenia and Estonia exhibited significant increases at 2.05% and 2.19%. Contrastingly, Germany, Sweden, and Greece experienced declines, highlighting a mixed global landscape.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise of self-employment in emerging markets like Colombia, driven by technological advancements and globalization. Developed countries might see stabilization or slight declines as corporate opportunities solidify.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Business Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 5,300 | 2023 | -0.15% | +0.042% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 3,580 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 3,500 | 2023 | -0.057% | +0.011% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 2,950 | 2023 | -1.76% | -1.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 2,340 | 2023 | +1.3% | +2.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2,040 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1,750 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 1,390 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 1,300 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1,140 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.55% | View data |
