In 2023, self-employed individuals in Canada's postal and courier services sector accounted for 48.41 million hours. Forecast data indicates a consistent annual growth reaching 51.5 million hours by 2028. Year-on-year growth stabilizes at roughly 0.62% from 2024 to 2025, rising gradually each year. The CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 1.23%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing demand for e-commerce and last-mile delivery services could drive growth.
Technological advancements might affect the need for self-employed workers.
Regulatory changes could influence employment structures in this sector.