The global self-employed segment in the travel agency and tour operator sector showcases significant geographical disparities. Italy leads with substantial activity at 41.39 million hours, followed by Poland at 18.55 million hours. A steady presence is noted in Greece and New Zealand, while countries like the Netherlands and Czech Republic have shown declines. Year-on-year analysis highlights substantial growth in New Zealand and Iceland, with Poland also seeing an upward trend. Conversely, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Hungary experienced notable declines in self-employment rates.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery in countries like the Netherlands and Hungary due to strategic pivoting and increased digital adoption.
- Sustained growth in countries with developing tourism infrastructures like Poland and New Zealand.
- Impact of macroeconomic factors and regulatory changes affecting the self-employed sector in travel.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Travel Agency and Tour Operator Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 41.39 | 2023 | +13.11% | +1.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18.55 | 2023 | +15.8% | +5.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 7.73 | 2023 | -0.67% | +2.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 New Zealand | 7.14 | 2023 | +17.93% | +10.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.94 | 2023 | +0.39% | -5.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 2.93 | 2023 | +14.17% | +2.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 2.81 | 2023 | +0.036% | -11.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.44 | 2023 | +3.43% | -0.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.63 | 2023 | -5.11% | -6.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.01 | 2023 | +6.32% | +1.45% | View data |
