In 2023, Italy led the count of self-employed individuals in the architectural and engineering sectors, with 41.17 thousand people, amidst a slight decline of 0.13%. The UK and France followed, with the latter experiencing a notable growth of 2.28% compared to 2022. Poland, Spain, and the Netherlands showed minor growth, with the Netherlands increasing by 2.21%. Significant growth was observed in Hungary, Lithuania, and Romania, with notable increases of 3.27%, 7.65%, and 8.45%, respectively, while Sweden saw a decline of 4.36%. Other countries experienced minimal changes, indicating varied regional dynamics.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern European countries, where recent years have shown an increase in self-employment in these sectors, driven by infrastructure development and industry expansion. Additionally, digital transformation and remote working trends could influence self-employment opportunities globally, alongside regulatory changes and economic conditions in different regions.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Architectural and Engineering Activities, Technical Testing and Analysis Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 41.17 | 2023 | +0.074% | -0.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12 | 2023 | +2.73% | -1.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.34 | 2023 | +1.35% | +2.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 9.69 | 2023 | +2.56% | +0.031% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.83 | 2023 | +2.98% | +0.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.39 | 2023 | 0% | +2.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2.33 | 2023 | +0.33% | +1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 2.31 | 2023 | -2.13% | +0.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 2.07 | 2023 | +3.01% | +0.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.38 | 2023 | +2.39% | +3.27% | View data |
