The number of self-employed individuals in the agricultural products and livestock sector in Germany has been steadily declining from 2013 to 2023, with a marked decrease in the past decade. In 2023, the sector had 178,000 self-employed people. This decline reflects yearly contractions averaging around -4.81% over the past two years and an average annual decrease of -6.04% over the last five years.
Looking forward, the trend is expected to continue, with a forecasted average annual decline of -3.81% through 2028, resulting in a total decrease of about -17.65% over the next five years. Future trends to monitor include the impacts of technological advancements, policy changes, and shifting economic conditions that could influence self-employment within the sector.
