In 2023, Poland and Italy led the self-employment sector in industrial machinery repair and installation, each with 44,000 self-employed individuals. The UK and South Korea followed closely. The U.S. saw a significant 6.51% decline, while Poland and Greece experienced notable increases by 3.53% and 4.56% respectively. Over the past five years, regional differences highlight varying economic conditions and market demands, with stable to moderate growth in most countries.
Future trends to watch in 2024 include:
- Impact of technological advancements on the need for skilled self-employed technicians.
- Potential increase in demand for sustainable industrial equipment repair and installation services.
- Variation in self-employment growth due to economic recovery post-pandemic impacts.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Repair and Installation of Industrial Machinery and Industrial Equipment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 44 | 2023 | +2.33% | +3.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 44 | 2023 | -2.22% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 39 | 2023 | +2.63% | +0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 35 | 2023 | 0% | +0.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 22 | 2023 | 0% | -0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 16 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 13 | 2023 | +8.33% | +3.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 11 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 7 | 2023 | 0% | +3.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 5 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
