The global landscape of self-employed professionals in the transportation and storage sector exhibits varied dynamics. In 2023, Colombia led with the highest self-employment figures, while the United States experienced a notable increase of over 10% from the previous year. Italy, on the other hand, showed a decrease of nearly 5%. Japan and Austria saw modest growth, whereas Canada and Iceland faced declines. Portugal achieved a significant growth rate of 13.15%. This sector in the European countries studied, such as Estonia and Czech Republic, remained relatively stable.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Technological advancements influencing the rise of gig economies and freelance platforms, potentially increasing self-employment opportunities.
- Regulatory changes impacting the gig economy and self-employment policies in different regions.
- Societal shifts towards more flexible work environments, possibly driving growth in self-employment in the transportation sector.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Transportation and Storage Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 1,070 | 2023 | +5.42% | +0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 727 | 2023 | +5.67% | +10.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 256.1 | 2023 | -5.98% | -4.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 158 | 2023 | -2.47% | +1.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 97.65 | 2023 | -0.46% | -1.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 66 | 2023 | +4.76% | +4.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Costa Rica | 50.65 | 2023 | +2.85% | +2.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 24.08 | 2023 | +2.89% | -1.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 18.69 | 2023 | +5.3% | +13.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 16.33 | 2023 | -0.24% | +1.06% | View data |
