The global number of self-employed persons working in wood products, excluding furniture, varies significantly across countries. In 2023, the United States led with 32,000 self-employed individuals, showing a growth trend with a 5.92% year-on-year increase. Italy followed with 31,000, despite a 3.48% decline. Other notable countries include Poland and the Czech Republic, with declines of 0.81% and 1.98%, respectively. Some countries like Ireland, Finland, and Canada maintained stability, showing no change. A significant contraction occurred in Hungary, dropping 100% from previous levels.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery or further decline in European countries with current negative growth rates.
- The possibility of growth stabilization in countries like the United States and United Kingdom.
- Monitoring emerging markets which might enter the list or show significant changes.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Wood Products (Except Furniture) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 32 | 2023 | +3.23% | +5.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 31 | 2023 | -3.12% | -3.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 24 | 2023 | 0% | -0.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 19 | 2023 | 0% | -1.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 18 | 2023 | -5.26% | -3.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 17 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 12 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 6 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Colombia | 5 | 2023 | -16.67% | -4.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
