The self-employed sector in postal and courier services shows diverse trends across countries. In 2023, Spain led with 65.5 million hours, exhibiting a 26% year-on-year growth. Canada followed with a decline of 0.75%, while Hungary marked an impressive 93.51% increase. Portugal and Slovenia registered notable growth at 62.94% and 33.2%, respectively. Italy and Iceland experienced downward trends, contracting by -5.02% and -4.71% respectively. Over the last five years, consistent growth and modest declines characterize the CAGR across different regions.
Future trends to watch:
- Emerging digital platforms may enhance efficiency, increasing self-employment opportunities.
- Automated technologies could impact demand for self-employed couriers, particularly in densely populated regions.
- Environmental policies might prompt a shift towards eco-friendly delivery solutions, influencing self-employment dynamics.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Postal and Courier Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 65.5 | 2023 | +19.75% | +26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 48.39 | 2023 | +1.33% | -0.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 26.16 | 2023 | +51.74% | +93.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 15.86 | 2023 | +4.11% | +9.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 13.42 | 2023 | +1.67% | +0.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 12.59 | 2023 | +25.15% | +62.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 8.24 | 2023 | +2.84% | +11.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.22 | 2023 | -7.14% | -5.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.83 | 2023 | -8.07% | +18.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 2.53 | 2023 | +27.1% | +33.2% | View data |
