In 2023, Japan leads with 132,000 self-employed jobs in the basic and fabricated metals sector, followed by Italy with 116,000. The United States, despite a significant growth of 7.39% year-on-year, has 30,000, while Spain experiences a decline of 0.63%. The Netherlands shows a moderate increase, and Canada records a contraction at -4.36%. Austria and Iceland remain stable, while Estonia sees a notable rise of 6.92%. Overall trends suggest growth varying across countries, reflective of local economic conditions and sector demand.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technology adoption for efficiency gains.
- Regulatory changes potentially affecting self-employment rates.
- Rising demand in green and sustainable practices influencing employment dynamics.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 132 | 2023 | +6.45% | +2.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 116 | 2023 | -0.77% | +1.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 30 | 2023 | +7.14% | +7.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 18.8 | 2023 | +0.53% | -0.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 12 | 2023 | 0% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 3.18 | 2023 | -2.3% | -4.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.01 | 2023 | +0.33% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 1.9 | 2023 | +3.26% | +6.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
