In 2023, Colombia leads the global number of self-employed persons in food, beverages, and tobacco with 37.1 thousand. South Korea follows with 12.5 thousand, while Japan shows a slight decline at 12.1 thousand. European countries such as Italy and France display more modest figures at 9.71 thousand and 6.12 thousand respectively. The United States, with 4.79 thousand, and Germany, with 4.26 thousand, indicate declines in self-employment in this sector. Poland and Belgium reflect notable year-on-year decreases at 7.09% and 4.36% respectively, while New Zealand grows by 3.71%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in developing markets stimulating self-employment.
- The impact of technological advancements and regulatory changes on small enterprises.
- Adapting to post-pandemic demand shifts and supply chain constraints influencing entrepreneurship.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 37.1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 12.5 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 12.1 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.71 | 2023 | 0% | -0.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.12 | 2023 | 0% | +0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 4.79 | 2023 | 0% | -3.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 4.26 | 2023 | 0% | -1.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 2.39 | 2023 | 0% | -3.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.86 | 2023 | -6.67% | -3.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 1.86 | 2023 | 0% | -2.64% | View data |
