Global Self-Employed People in Repair of Computers and Personal and Household Goods Sector by Country

The United Kingdom leads in the number of self-employed individuals in the repair sector, with a significant figure of 39.93 thousand as of 2023. Italy and Spain follow, both recording modest negative growth rates over the past year, while Spain experienced positive growth at 3.66%. France and Finland maintained growth with similar rates of 3.26%. In contrast, Germany saw a significant decrease at -7.42%, reflecting a potentially diminishing sector. Latvia and New Zealand both experienced significant positive changes, suggesting emerging opportunities in these regions.

Future trends to watch include:

• Continued growth in New Zealand and Latvia due to increasing demand.
• Potential decline in traditional markets such as Germany and Sweden, driven by technological advancements and economic changes.
• Stability and limited growth in smaller markets like Ireland and Slovenia, where niche services may offer expansion potential.