Italy leads in self-employment within the basic and fabricated metal products sector, with 199.16 million hours, showing a 1.31% increase. Germany, facing a notable decline of 2.18%, ranks second. Poland sees growth at 2.18%, while the Czech Republic drops by 2.56%. Spain and the UK also experience declines, with Spain at -1.04% and the UK at -3.23%. France remains largely stable with a slight increase of 0.088%.
Prominent growth is noted in Ireland (7.63%), Hungary (2.85%), and the Netherlands (2.99%). However, marked declines are evident in Romania (-7.27%) and Canada (-6.2%).
Future trends to watch for:
- Italy could sustain its leading position with continued growth.
- Monitoring recovery efforts in Germany will be crucial due to its potential impact on the EU metal markets.
- Emerging growth in Ireland and Hungary could shift focus and investment towards these economies.
- Attention should be given to countries like Romania, facing substantial declines, to evaluate economic and policy interventions.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 199.16 | 2023 | -0.94% | +1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 103 | 2023 | 0% | -2.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 84.94 | 2023 | +2.27% | +2.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 57.95 | 2023 | -0.95% | -2.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 39.79 | 2023 | +2.35% | -1.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 35.22 | 2023 | +18.79% | -3.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 27.47 | 2023 | +2.39% | +0.088% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 19.69 | 2023 | +0.96% | +2.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 18.9 | 2023 | -0.63% | +1.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 14.04 | 2023 | +13.89% | +1.85% | View data |
