In 2023, the data highlights South Korea leading in the number of self-employed in warehousing and support activities for transportation with 31.74 thousand units, followed by the United States at 26.45 thousand. The United States saw a significant year-on-year growth of 7.91%, indicating a robust increase in self-employed individuals. In contrast, Germany and Italy experienced declines of 3.04% and 1.21%, respectively. Most European countries such as the Netherlands, France, and several Eastern European nations did not show significant changes, maintaining stable figures over the past year.
Future trends suggest that the global self-employment landscape in transportation support activities may continue to grow, particularly in countries with increasing logistics and e-commerce sectors like the US. Meanwhile, nations with current economic challenges might see slower growth or stagnation, dependent on macroeconomic recovery and technological advancements in supply chain and warehousing systems.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Warehousing and Support Activities for Transportation Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 31.74 | 2023 | 0% | +1.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 26.45 | 2023 | +1.69% | +7.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 7.94 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.05 | 2023 | 0% | -1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.61 | 2023 | 0% | +2.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.17 | 2023 | 0% | +6.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.2 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1.76 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
