The global number of self-employed persons in fabricated metal products shows significant variation by country. South Korea leads with 271,000 persons, followed by Japan with 108,000. Many countries, including Germany and Italy, have witnessed declines, while Poland and Slovakia are experiencing growth. The United Kingdom and Ireland show notable increases with the UK growing by 4.56% year-on-year.
Future trends to watch for include the potential for technological advancements to influence self-employment differently in various regions. Additionally, economic conditions and policy changes could affect self-employment rates, particularly in European nations showing static numbers or slight growth.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Fabricated Metal Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 271 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 108 | 2023 | 0% | +1.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 80 | 2023 | -2.44% | -2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 58 | 2023 | -1.69% | -0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 46 | 2023 | -2.13% | -2.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 33 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 32 | 2023 | 0% | +0.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 27 | 2023 | +3.85% | +2.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United States | 25 | 2023 | 0% | -0.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 25 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
