In 2023, South Korea led in the number of self-employed persons in the rubber and plastics products, and other non-metallic mineral products industries with 220 thousand, showing a slight increase of 0.46% from the previous year. Colombia followed with 140 thousand despite a decline of 1.04%. Notably, both Italy and the UK experienced declines around 1.83% and 3.04%, respectively. Countries like France, Austria, and Lithuania showed stagnation, highlighting stable participation.
Future trends to watch include shifts driven by technological advancements, economic conditions, or supply chain disruptions. Automation and sustainable practices may also be critical influencers in reshaping self-employment dynamics in these industries globally.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Rubber and Plastics Products, and Other Non-metallic Mineral Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 220 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 140 | 2023 | -1.41% | -1.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 31 | 2023 | -3.12% | -1.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 20 | 2023 | 0% | +2.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 20 | 2023 | 0% | -0.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 18 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 7 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 5 | 2023 | 0% | -3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
