The bar chart compares the amount of freelancers of five nations in 1998 and 2008. Overall, Turkey has the highest percentage of self-employed workers in both years, whereas Russia has the lowest.
In 1998, Turkey had the most independent employments, at around 56% of the labor. Greece came in second at around 44%, with significant difference between the two countries. Slovakia and the Czech Republic reported similar numbers, around 20%, while Russia had the least, at just above 5%.
After 10 years/After the decade, in 2008, the proportion of self-employed workers in most countries declined. Turkey’s rate dropped the most significantly, down to 39%. Greece also saw a substantial decrease, falling to around 33%. Slovakia and the Czech Republic’s numbers remained relatively stable, at around 17% and 18% respectively. Russia’s rate experienced a slight increase, reaching approximately 7%.
In conclusion, the bar chart reveals that Turkey has the highest percantage of freelancer workers, while Russia has the lowest. The data also suggests that self-employment rates decreased in most countries between 1998 and 2008.