The global retail sector, excluding motor vehicles, shows Italy leading with 24.93 thousand self-employed individuals, followed by the United States and Spain. Italy, United Kingdom, and Germany are experiencing notable year-on-year declines in self-employment, while New Zealand and Latvia saw increases. The Netherlands and Portugal also showed a slight upward trend.
Future trends may include further growth in countries like New Zealand and Latvia, considering the increase observed. Developed markets may continue to see a decline due to market saturation and stringent regulations. Digital transformation and e-commerce present opportunities that could influence a shift from traditional self-employment dynamics in retail.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Retail (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 24.93 | 2023 | -1.96% | -3.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 20.07 | 2023 | +0.34% | -1.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 15.98 | 2023 | -1.52% | -2.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 9.13 | 2023 | -3.26% | -3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.61 | 2023 | -1.2% | -2.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.82 | 2023 | +4.99% | -3.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.49 | 2023 | 0% | +1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 2.52 | 2023 | +1.74% | -1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1.3 | 2023 | -0.053% | +0.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.18 | 2023 | +5.18% | +1.57% | View data |
