In 2023, Colombia led the global landscape with the highest number of self-employed individuals in retail trade, followed by South Korea and Italy. The United States and Spain also reported significant numbers, though experiencing year-on-year declines. European countries predominantly recorded negative growth, with Germany, Poland, and Belgium seeing the most significant drops. Conversely, New Zealand and Slovenia noted stable or slight increases in self-employment numbers within the retail sector.
Looking ahead, the global retail trade field should monitor macroeconomic impacts, including technological adoption, which could further influence self-employment trends. Continued shifts in consumer behavior and digital transformation may present new opportunities or challenges across various markets.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Retail Trade (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 23.87 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 16.49 | 2023 | -1.58% | -1.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.38 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 10.82 | 2023 | -1.72% | -2.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.85 | 2023 | -0.95% | -0.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.2 | 2023 | -2.48% | -2.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.07 | 2023 | -3.15% | -2.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.93 | 2023 | -1.42% | -2.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 3.61 | 2023 | -1.04% | -1.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.76 | 2023 | -1.06% | -0.84% | View data |
