The global landscape of self-employed individuals in legal and accounting activities, head office functions, and management consultancy shows significant variation by country. In 2024, Italy leads with 15.71 thousand such professionals, slightly increasing from the previous year. The United States follows closely, showing a slight decline. Germany and Belgium also have notable numbers, with Belgium experiencing a robust increase. The United Kingdom, with substantial growth, and France, with a notable rise, are among other key players in this sector. Eastern European countries such as Poland are showing impressive growth, outpacing some Western counterparts.
Future trends to watch include:
- The sustained rise of self-employed professionals across Europe, particularly in countries like Poland and Slovenia, given their recent growth trends.
- The impact of digital transformation in legal and accounting fields which may alter the demand for self-employed professionals globally.
- Potential shifts influenced by regulatory changes and economic conditions, affecting the self-employment landscape across these activities.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Legal and Accounting Activities; Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 15.71 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 15.59 | 2023 | +0.41% | -0.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 10.41 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 9.94 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.2 | 2023 | +1.17% | +2.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Colombia | 8.05 | 2023 | 0% | +0.098% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 6.09 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.29 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.91 | 2023 | +3.33% | +2.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 3.47 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.74% | View data |
