In 2023, Spain leads the self-employed seafood sector with over 20,000 individuals, followed by Italy and Norway, each exceeding 13,000. Greece and the UK also have notable shares, while countries like Lithuania have experienced a substantial decline. Noteworthy growth was seen in Estonia and Latvia, albeit from a much smaller base. A decline in key regions such as Germany and Germany was observed, indicating economic or sector-specific challenges. The overall five-year trend portrays moderate shifts with a few outliers like Estonia showing positive CAGR.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in areas with recent declines, such as Germany, and continued growth in small nations like Estonia. Geopolitical factors and sustainability reforms may impact these self-employment rates differently across regions.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Seafood Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 20.14 | 2023 | 0% | -4.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.05 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 13.54 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 10.81 | 2023 | -7.82% | -2.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 10.7 | 2023 | +63.05% | -6.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 9.97 | 2023 | -0.17% | +4.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 6 | 2023 | -2.21% | -0.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.72 | 2023 | -4.35% | -0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.69 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.69 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
