The United States leads in the number of self-employed individuals in the food products, beverages, and tobacco products manufacturing sector by a significant margin, with a 0.91% year-on-year growth. Poland follows with a high growth rate of 8.61%, while Romania (16.89%) and Lithuania (17.58%) show substantial year-on-year increases. Conversely, countries like Greece and the United Kingdom have experienced declines, at -0.61% and -11.04% respectively. This demonstrates a mixed trend across Europe, with some countries performing better in boosting self-employment numbers than others.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of technological advancements on self-employment viability in manufacturing.
- Regulatory changes affecting self-employed status, especially within the European Union.
- The influence of economic conditions on self-employment growth, particularly in countries like Poland and Romania.
- Potential shifts towards sustainable and health-conscious industries impacting self-employed opportunities.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 45 | 2023 | -19.64% | +0.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 19.5 | 2023 | -1.52% | +8.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 16.39 | 2023 | -1.08% | -0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 12.17 | 2023 | +0.058% | -11.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 5.5 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 5.3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3.1 | 2023 | 0% | +1.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.96 | 2023 | -12.6% | -0.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2.91 | 2023 | +0.85% | +3.21% | View data |
