In 2023, Italy led the self-employment sector in legal, accounting, and consultancy activities with significant shares, followed by Belgium and France. Notable growth was observed in Lithuania and Latvia, whereas declining trends occurred in Sweden and Estonia. Spain and the UK showed marginal growth. Lithuania and Latvia experienced substantive growth, while some Central and Eastern European countries, like Poland and Czech Republic, saw declines. The sector saw volatile trends with growth fluctuations across various countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements impacting job structures and regulatory changes influencing self-employment rates. Additionally, the rise in remote work could open new opportunities for self-employed professionals globally.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Legal, Accounting, Head Offices, Management Consultancy Activities Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 26.04 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 16 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.92 | 2023 | +8.66% | +8.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 12.1 | 2023 | +8.19% | +0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.76 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.51 | 2023 | +0.94% | +2.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.47 | 2023 | +1.14% | -0.056% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 5.08 | 2023 | +0.14% | -0.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1.6 | 2023 | +0.12% | -2.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.28 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.97% | View data |
