The data from 2023 reveals a downward trend in self-employment within the crop and animal production sector across several countries. Poland leads with 1.12 million self-employed, followed by South Korea at 0.738 million. Notable declines were seen in Finland, Germany, and Sweden, with respective year-on-year decreases of -4.55%, -4.11%, and -4.36%. New Zealand showed positive growth with a 1.45% increase, indicating potential resilience or growth in their agricultural sector. Over the past five years, the sector has generally contracted across most regions.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements, climate change impacts, and policy shifts that could influence self-employment in agriculture globally. Economic recovery and investment in sustainable practices might provide pathways for stabilized or increased self-employment opportunities in this sector.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Crop and Animal Production, Hunting and Related Service Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 1,120 | 2023 | -4.02% | -3.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 738 | 2023 | -1.73% | -2.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 413 | 2023 | -1.67% | -1.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 311 | 2023 | -1.89% | -2.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 234 | 2023 | -2.9% | -3.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 197 | 2023 | -4.37% | -4.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 183 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 95 | 2023 | -4.04% | -3.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 94 | 2023 | 0% | -0.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 72 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.45% | View data |
