In 2023, Colombia led with 278,000 self-employed individuals in the food and beverages sector, followed by South Korea and Japan with 93,000 and 91,000, respectively. Trends showed marginal growth in South Korea and France, while the United States experienced a notable decline of 3.49%. Poland's significant drop by 7.09% and Japan’s minor decrease indicate potential challenges in these regions. Conversely, New Zealand showed a modest growth rate of 3.71%.
Future trends to watch include how economic factors and policy changes might affect self-employment levels, especially in countries with shrinking numbers like the United States and Poland. The rise of sustainability and health trends may drive opportunities, particularly in growth markets like New Zealand.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Food and Beverages by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 278 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 93 | 2023 | +2.2% | +1.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 91 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 72 | 2023 | -1.37% | -1.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 46 | 2023 | 0% | +0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 36 | 2023 | 0% | -3.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 31 | 2023 | -3.12% | -2.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 15 | 2023 | 0% | -2.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 9 | 2023 | 0% | -2.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 9 | 2023 | -10% | -7.09% | View data |
