The data for 2023 indicates that Spain leads in self-employed hours in the water collection, treatment, and supply sector, with 3.66 million hours. Greece follows with 0.88 million hours, while the Czech Republic and Ireland are at par with 0.54 million hours each. Noteworthy declines are seen in Canada, Poland, and Romania. Significant growth is observed in Spain (23.12%), Norway (8.45%), and Slovakia (9.24%) in 2023, contrasting with a downturn in the Czech Republic and Canada.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include potential technological advancements enhancing efficiency, regulatory shifts influencing operations, and climate change impacting water resource availability, thereby potentially affecting self-employment opportunities in this sector.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Water Collection, Treatment and Supply Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 3.66 | 2023 | +13.2% | +23.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 0.88 | 2023 | +9.86% | +7.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 0.54 | 2023 | +3.05% | -0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 0.54 | 2023 | +11% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 0.37 | 2023 | -2.87% | -5.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 0.21 | 2023 | -10.64% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 0.056 | 2023 | +12% | +9.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 0.039 | 2023 | 0% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 0.012 | 2023 | +9.09% | +8.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.002 | 2023 | -33.33% | 0% | View data |
