The data for 2024 indicates that South Korea leads with a significant number of self-employed individuals in forestry and logging, although it saw a slight decline in 2023. Sweden and Poland displayed modest growth, while Austria faced a significant reduction. Stability in self-employment levels was observed in several countries such as Slovakia, United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Slovenia showed an uptrend. The five-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights a diversified projection, with some countries experiencing consistent trends while others diverge substantially from the average.
Looking ahead, the global forestry and logging sector may be influenced by environmental policies, technological advances in forest management, and economic shifts, which could impact self-employment across nations. Countries with robust natural resource sectors or favorable policies towards sustainable forestry might see increased self-employment growth.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Forestry and Logging Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 59.64 | 2023 | -2.45% | -1.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 8.25 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 4.5 | 2023 | -7.69% | -3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 4.13 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 3.38 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3.38 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 2.63 | 2023 | 0% | +3.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.88 | 2023 | -16.67% | -6.51% | View data |
