The sector of self-employed individuals in Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management, and Remediation Services showed significant variation in 2023. Colombia leads with a notable 47.76% increase, indicating dynamic growth, while the United States and Spain exhibit moderate growth at 11.1% and 11.14% respectively. Canada and Israel faced declines of -8.49% and -8.56%, whereas Costa Rica's and Estonia's markets contracted sharply by -45.42% and -23.23%. The Netherlands maintained stability at 1.0 thousand units. These variations over the past year suggest a mixed scenario of opportunities and challenges across different national markets.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential for continued growth in emerging markets like Colombia, driven by infrastructure development.
- Technological advancements and environmental policies in developed countries which might drive demand in water and waste management services.
- The impact of economic and environmental changes influencing the sector's workforce dynamics globally.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 143 | 2023 | +28.83% | +47.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 22 | 2023 | +37.5% | +11.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3.9 | 2023 | +8.33% | +11.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 1.28 | 2023 | -3.4% | -8.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 0.6 | 2023 | 0% | -1.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Israel | 0.59 | 2023 | -6.15% | -8.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.41 | 2023 | +1.72% | -1.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Costa Rica | 0.067 | 2023 | +20.93% | -45.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.04 | 2023 | -63.64% | -23.23% | View data |
