The 2023 data indicates that Japan leads with the highest number of self-employed individuals in the Electricity, Gas, Steam, and Air Conditioning Supply sector, followed by the UK and Greece. Among notable trends, Poland and Colombia witnessed significant growth, with variations of 25.01% and 15.73% respectively. Italy and Slovenia experienced declines at -3.04% and -1.73%. Countries like France, the Netherlands, and Romania have remained stable, showing little to no growth. Costa Rica, despite having a small base, noted the largest percentage increase at 61.36%.
Moving into 2024, potential trends to watch include the impact of digital transformation and sustainability shifts in energy sectors, which might influence self-employment opportunities globally. Japan's stronghold may continue, but emerging markets showing rapid growth, such as Costa Rica, could see significant change as they adapt to evolving environmental regulations and renewable energy advancements.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 14 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9.72 | 2023 | +49.66% | +3.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 9.37 | 2023 | +3.3% | +4.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 6.03 | 2023 | +4.65% | +6.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.8 | 2023 | -7.94% | +25.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Colombia | 5.44 | 2023 | -3.27% | +15.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1.8 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 1.2 | 2023 | +100% | +14.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.02 | 2023 | +7.37% | +0.4% | View data |
