In 2023, Colombia had the highest number of self-employed individuals in the chemical, rubber, plastics, fuel products, and other non-metallic mineral sectors with 280,000 people. Japan followed with 130,000, and South Korea had 86,000. Italy, the UK, and Germany had significantly lower figures, with 35,000, 31,000, and 24,000 respectively. Overall, several countries exhibited a declining trend in self-employment in these industries year-on-year, with Germany, Italy, and Greece seeing the most significant reductions.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The growing importance of sustainability may increase the rise of innovative self-employed entrepreneurs focusing on eco-friendly product development in these sectors.
- Advancements in technology could lead to a shift in self-employment roles and opportunities, especially in countries with a strong tech emphasis.
- Changes in global trade policies might impact self-employment levels due to shifts in production demand and manufacturing costs.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Chemical, Rubber, Plastics, Fuel Products and Other Non-metallic Mineral Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 280 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 130 | 2023 | 0% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 86 | 2023 | 0% | -0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 35 | 2023 | -2.78% | -1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 31 | 2023 | +3.33% | +1.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 24 | 2023 | -4% | -2.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 21 | 2023 | 0% | +0.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 8 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 7 | 2023 | 0% | -2.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 6 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
