In 2023, the United States led the global self-employed segment in postal and courier services with 51.17 thousand people, showing a 2.6% increase from the previous year. France also saw a substantial increase of approximately 2.3% from 2022. Meanwhile, Hungary's large percentage increase indicates a rapidly growing self-employment trend, while Germany and Italy showed declines of 8.46% and 5.59%, respectively. Smaller European countries displayed varying growth, with notable rises in Denmark and Slovenia, contributing to the regional diversity in this sector.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential regulatory changes affecting self-employment in the European Union.
- Increased digitization and e-commerce, which may boost demand for postal and courier services.
- Technological advancements leading to efficiency gains but possibly reducing self-employed roles.
- The growth of gig economy platforms influencing self-employment structures.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Postal and Courier Services Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 51.17 | 2023 | +13.86% | +49.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.68 | 2023 | +25.45% | +47.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 8.21 | 2023 | +3.72% | +3.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.69 | 2023 | +16.87% | +21.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2.44 | 2023 | -10% | -8.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1.99 | 2023 | +17.93% | +70.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1.9 | 2023 | 0% | +3.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1.87 | 2023 | +25.41% | +51.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1.81 | 2023 | +3.08% | +6.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 0.81 | 2023 | 0% | +2.9% | View data |
