The global landscape for self-employed individuals in the wholesale, retail trade, and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles shows substantial diversity by country. Colombia leads with a significant number of self-employed persons, whereas Nordic nations like Sweden, Denmark, and Finland report lower figures. Notable year-on-year growth was witnessed in countries like Ireland and New Zealand, while declines were observed in South Korea and Germany. The UK showed a positive trend with a 2.38% increase, contrasting with Hungary's -2.09% decrease. Variations in Greece and Italy also suggested contraction in this sector.
Future trends could include:
- Technological advancements impacting self-employment opportunities.
- The increasing role of e-commerce might reshape traditional retail roles.
- Policy changes in different countries may affect self-employment dynamics.
- The economic recovery post-COVID-19 might further impact this sector, potentially creating more roles.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Wholesale, Retail Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 216 | 2023 | -0.46% | -0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 155 | 2023 | -0.64% | -0.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 108 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 106 | 2023 | -0.93% | -0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 102 | 2023 | -0.97% | -0.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 90 | 2023 | 0% | +2.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 75 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 60 | 2023 | 0% | +0.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 30 | 2023 | 0% | -0.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 22 | 2023 | 0% | +0.93% | View data |
