In 2023, Poland led with 1.21 million self-employed individuals in the agricultural and livestock sector, despite a -2.24% decline, followed by Romania and the United States. Notably, New Zealand experienced a positive 3.84% growth, contrasting with declines in most countries, including a -7.59% in Romania. Smaller markets like Iceland showed minimal figures, albeit with significant declines like -5.22%. Lithuania experienced the steepest downturn, at -9.88%, while Slovakia saw a marginal increase of 2.06%.
Future trends to watch include technological integration in agriculture, policy shifts impacting small-scale farming, and global market fluctuations affecting self-employment in this sector. Monitoring these elements will be crucial for adapting strategies effectively.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Agricultural Products and Livestock Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 1,210 | 2023 | -4.29% | -2.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 1,140 | 2023 | -9.44% | -7.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 668 | 2023 | -2.2% | -0.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 409.8 | 2023 | -1.16% | -1.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 351 | 2023 | -1.96% | -2.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 331.89 | 2023 | -8.11% | -1.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 238.95 | 2023 | -5.26% | -4.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 227.2 | 2023 | -3.44% | -3.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 134.15 | 2023 | -1.5% | -5.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 114.84 | 2023 | -1.62% | -5.46% | View data |
