The global landscape of self-employed persons in the iron and steel industry in 2024 shows varying figures across countries, highlighting a spectrum of market dynamics. South Korea leads with 59,000 persons, followed by Colombia's 17,000, Japan's 11,000, Germany's 2,000, and both Sweden and Italy with 1,000 each. As of 2023, changes were minimal, except for Japan's 1.92% increase and Italy's 12.94% decrease year-over-year. Looking at a five-year trend, South Korea and other countries experienced stable numbers, while Italy faced significant contractions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential digitization and automation within the industry, impacting self-employment rates.
- The influence of global economic conditions on demand for iron and steel.
- Variations in government policies that may affect self-employment in the sector.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Iron and Steel by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 59 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 17 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 11 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
