The global self-employed workforce in the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector shows a diverse landscape across countries. Greece leads with 15.2 million hours as of 2024, driven by a strong 6.66% growth in 2023. The UK's consistent growth trend at 0.12% maintains its position, while Spain and Poland experience significant growth surges, at 23.0% and 20.54%, respectively. Conversely, Italy and Austria see negative growth, with Italy slightly decreasing by 0.054% and Austria by 2.16%. Emerging economies like Colombia and Chile report notable increases, whereas some smaller markets, such as Estonia and Lithuania, face steep declines.
Trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Spain and Poland as they expand their self-employed sectors.
- The potential for recovery in downturn markets like Estonia, driven by policy changes and market demand shifts.
- The role of technological advancements and renewable energy trends enhancing opportunities in self-employment across diverse markets.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 15.2 | 2023 | -1.99% | +6.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.54 | 2023 | +42.57% | +0.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 7.82 | 2023 | +14.89% | +23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.6 | 2023 | -31.03% | +20.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 6.34 | 2023 | -1.32% | +1.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.93 | 2023 | +3.09% | -0.054% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4.11 | 2023 | -1.11% | -2.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 1.69 | 2023 | +3.61% | +18.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.48 | 2023 | +2.92% | -1.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.2 | 2023 | +0.17% | +3.7% | View data |
