The United States leads the self-employed forestry sector with 67,000 persons, followed by European countries like Sweden and Austria. Noteworthy trends include contracting numbers in key countries such as the United States and Romania, with declines of 3.96% and 5.75% respectively in 2023. However, countries like the United Kingdom and Finland showed resilience with slight growth. New Zealand notably saw a surge with a 17.08% increase, and Ireland showed marked growth at 4.47%. Conversely, Greece experienced significant decline by 10.61%. Overall, minor growth in specific regions contrasts with declining global engagement.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements potentially increasing efficiency and reducing self-employment as mechanization evolves. Environmental policies could influence local labor demands, particularly in countries emphasizing sustainability. Monitoring these factors could provide insights into shifts in employment dynamics within the forestry sector.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Forestry Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 67 | 2023 | +9.84% | -3.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 18 | 2023 | -5.26% | -2.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 12.35 | 2023 | -4.93% | -2.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 11.6 | 2023 | 0% | -5.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 11.1 | 2023 | -0.89% | +1.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 9.78 | 2023 | -2.86% | +2.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 8.61 | 2023 | +1.03% | -0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 8.3 | 2023 | -2.35% | +1.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 8 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 7 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
