In 2023, the number of self-employed individuals in the legal, accounting, head offices, and management consultancy sectors varied across countries. Italy led with 679,100 jobs, followed by the United States with 153,000. Notably, Italy and Austria saw growth rates of 1.01% and 3.48%, respectively. Meanwhile, the United States experienced a contraction of 4.74%. Smaller markets like Estonia and the Czech Republic also contracted, showing declines of 7.48% and 2.79%, respectively. These trends indicate differing market dynamics and potential challenges or opportunities regionally.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include digital transformation and its impact on self-employment in this sector. As technology continues to advance, increased automation and AI applications might reshape the demand for traditional roles and create new opportunities for tech-savvy professionals. Moreover, regulatory changes and varying economic conditions across these regions will also influence market dynamics.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Legal, Accounting, Head Offices, Management Consultancy Activities Sector by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 679.1 | 2023 | +0.16% | +1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 153 | 2023 | +10.07% | -4.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 147 | 2023 | +0.68% | +2.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 146.7 | 2023 | +0.82% | +1.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 73.74 | 2023 | +3.34% | +3.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 29.78 | 2023 | +0.084% | -2.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 3.81 | 2023 | -12.21% | -7.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 0.6 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
