The global landscape of self-employed individuals in the basic metals and fabricated metal products manufacturing sector shows significant variation across countries in 2023. Japan leads with a notable count, while countries like Italy and Germany follow. Emerging positive trends are evident in nations such as Slovakia and Spain, showing strong growth. Conversely, Germany, the Czech Republic, Canada, and Romania experienced declines.
Projected future trends highlight the increasing role of automation and digitalization, which could potentially reduce the number of self-employed workers. Nonetheless, innovation may drive opportunities in customized and niche product markets, leading to a balanced dynamic in this sector.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 132 | 2023 | +6.45% | +2.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 99.3 | 2023 | -0.5% | +1.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 49 | 2023 | -2% | -1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 37.3 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 28.57 | 2023 | +0.51% | -2.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 28.45 | 2023 | +2.78% | +3.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 22.7 | 2023 | +2.25% | +3.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 20.6 | 2023 | +42.15% | -0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 13 | 2023 | 0% | +1.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 10 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
