The analysis of the self-employed workforce in services related to security, building, landscape, and office activities in 2023 shows diverse trends among countries. The United States leads with the highest number of self-employed individuals, although its number has decreased by 1.49%. The UK and France have notable increases, with 2.77% and 2.8% year-on-year growth, respectively. Smaller European countries, such as Slovakia and Slovenia, showcase strong growth rates. Conversely, the Czech Republic experienced a decline of 2.09%. The global trend reveals gradual increments across many countries, although variations are prevalent.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of technological advancements and economic shifts on self-employment in these sectors. The role of automation and evolving digital tools may influence the demand for self-employed services, particularly in office administrative and support activities. Growth in environmental consciousness might also boost self-employment in landscaping and building maintenance sectors.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Security and Investigation Activities; Services to Buildings and Landscape Activities; Office Administrative, Office Support and Other Business Support Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 23.02 | 2023 | -0.22% | -1.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18.77 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.13 | 2023 | +0.77% | +0.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 9.84 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.74 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 7.04 | 2023 | 0% | -0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.64 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.1 | 2023 | +1.64% | +2.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 2.2 | 2023 | 0% | +0.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 1.7 | 2023 | +3.03% | +3.23% | View data |
