In 2023, Italy led the self-employed retail sector with 729,000 people, followed by the United States and Spain. Germany and Poland also had notable numbers. Year-on-year, most countries experienced declines, with Lithuania, Estonia, and Iceland facing significant drops. Some exceptions included the Netherlands and New Zealand, which showed growth. The five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates stagnation or decline for many countries, spotlighting shifts in employment habits and economic dynamics in retail sectors globally.
Future trends include:
- Technological advances may further shape self-employment dynamics, influencing e-commerce roles.
- Economic recovery post-pandemic could impact self-employment variance differently across regions.
- Regulatory changes in labor markets, especially in Europe, could alter self-employment attractiveness.
- Consumer behavior shifts towards online shopping could enforce new business models for small retailers.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Retail (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 729 | 2023 | -1.96% | -3.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 587 | 2023 | +0.34% | -1.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 467.3 | 2023 | -1.52% | -2.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 267 | 2023 | -3.26% | -3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 222.5 | 2023 | -1.2% | -2.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 199.55 | 2023 | +4.99% | -3.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 102 | 2023 | 0% | +1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 73.64 | 2023 | +1.74% | -1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 37.94 | 2023 | -0.053% | +0.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 34.62 | 2023 | +5.18% | +1.57% | View data |
