The global self-employment landscape within the motor vehicles and motorcycles trade sector shows significant diversity. As of 2023, Colombia leads with 24.92 thousand units, followed by Italy and South Korea with 13.81 and 13.47 thousand, respectively. Some countries like Chile and New Zealand, showing positive growth rates of 1.18% and 1.96%, suggest emerging opportunities, while nations like Japan and Norway exhibit declines of 5.49% and 5.59%, indicative of a challenging environment. Other markets, such as Germany, saw a modest decrease of 2.2%, reflecting varying pressures within the sector.
Key future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in tech adoption and online marketplaces that might lower barriers to entry and affect self-employed numbers.
- Evolving regulations and sustainability efforts that could reshape the sector dynamics and influence employment types.
- Greater mobility towards electric vehicles, which may require new skills and affect traditional repair and trade roles.
- Economic recovery and consumer spending behavior in the aftermath of global economic disruptions may also impact job numbers.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles Wholesale, Retail Trade and Repar Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 24.92 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13.81 | 2023 | -1% | -0.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 13.47 | 2023 | -1.31% | -1.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.89 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 6.93 | 2023 | -5.8% | -5.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Chile | 6.27 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 4.9 | 2023 | -2.18% | -2.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.65 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.83 | 2023 | -2.03% | -1.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 3.67 | 2023 | -0.8% | -1.15% | View data |
