In 2024, Japan leads with 108,000 self-employed individuals in the fabricated metal products manufacturing sector, followed by Italy with 81,000 and Germany with 46,000. The United States saw the highest growth rate with a 6.47% increase from 2023, whereas Romania experienced a sharp decline of 7.33%. Estonia and Lithuania showed notable increases with 8.56% and 6.97%, respectively. Poland and Slovakia also experienced positive trends, with consistent year-on-year growth.
Future trends to watch include the expansion of self-employment in countries experiencing technological advancements and economic recovery, while regulatory changes and market saturation may dampen growth in traditional industrial nations.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 108 | 2023 | +2.86% | +1.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 81 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 46 | 2023 | 0% | -2.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 35.7 | 2023 | +2.29% | +3.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 28.16 | 2023 | +2.71% | +3.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 26 | 2023 | +8.33% | +6.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 19.3 | 2023 | -1.03% | +0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 17.28 | 2023 | +57.63% | -2.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 13 | 2023 | 0% | +1.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 10 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
