The United States leads in the global number of self-employed individuals in arts, entertainment, and recreation, reflected by its 26.19 thousand persons in 2023, with a slight increase of 0.73% over the previous year. The United Kingdom and Germany follow, showing a positive growth trend of 3.35% and a slight decline of 0.12%, respectively. Notably, Slovenia and Lithuania experienced the highest growth rates, at 5.15% and 5.92% respectively, indicating a region of emerging self-employment dynamics in this sector.
Looking forward, anticipate digital transformation and new media innovations to further impact self-employment across countries, particularly in European markets experiencing growth. Pay close attention to regions with established infrastructures for artistic and recreational activities, as they are poised to harness technological advances to attract more self-employed individuals globally.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 26.19 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17.46 | 2023 | +2.27% | +3.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9.45 | 2023 | 0% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 8.45 | 2023 | 0% | -0.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.4 | 2023 | +0.75% | +1.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 4.81 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.14 | 2023 | +2.74% | +2.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.98 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2.87 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Israel | 1.99 | 2023 | +2.86% | +3.04% | View data |
