In 2023, Italy led with significant self-employment in architectural, engineering activities, and technical testing, while Spain showed robust growth of 5.79%. Eastern European countries like Romania marked notable increases, contrasting with Western countries such as Canada and Finland, which saw declines. Other Northern and Central European nations like the Netherlands and Sweden exhibited moderate upward trends. Overall, Poland and Greece observed slight reductions, reflecting varied performance across Europe.
Future trends should monitor technological advancements, economic shifts, and policy changes influencing the self-employed sector. Watch for potential growth in digital engineering solutions and remote work adaptations, which could alter country-specific dynamics and foster industry growth globally.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Architectural and Engineering Activities, Technical Testing and Analysis Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 523.24 | 2023 | +0.082% | -0.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 136.5 | 2023 | +5.01% | +5.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 127.21 | 2023 | +1.66% | -0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 88.74 | 2023 | +0.4% | -0.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 53.11 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 22.85 | 2023 | +2.1% | -1.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 19.48 | 2023 | -11.42% | -2.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 18.56 | 2023 | +1.92% | -0.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 16.45 | 2023 | +4.14% | +0.099% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 15.74 | 2023 | +3.58% | +1.38% | View data |
