As of 2023, Japan leads with 26.82 thousand self-employed persons in the Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing sector. Italy follows with 20.18 thousand, while Germany holds third place with 9.96 thousand. Noteworthy year-on-year growth was observed in Hungary (+4.34%) and Estonia (+8.56%), whereas Romania experienced a notable decline of -5.77%. In the past two years, countries like Slovakia and Spain saw positive growth, whereas Germany experienced a decrease.
Future trends to watch include the influence of automation and technological advancements on self-employment, potential policy changes impacting labor markets, and the role of sustainable practices in shaping industry dynamics globally.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 26.82 | 2023 | +6.45% | +2.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20.18 | 2023 | -0.5% | +1.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 9.96 | 2023 | -2% | -1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.58 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.8 | 2023 | +0.51% | -2.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 5.78 | 2023 | +2.78% | +3.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 4.61 | 2023 | +2.25% | +3.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4.19 | 2023 | +42.15% | -0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2.64 | 2023 | 0% | +1.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.03 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
