The forecast for self-employed individuals in the civil engineering sector in Canada indicates a gradual decline over the next five years, from 15.01 thousand units in 2024 to 14.59 thousand units by 2028. This represents a slight but consistent year-on-year negative percentage change: approximately -0.8% from 2024 to 2025 and so forth. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period reflects a moderate contraction in the sector, suggesting that fewer individuals are opting for self-employment in civil engineering roles.
Future trends to watch include potential changes in the infrastructure sector investments, technological advancements in civil engineering practices, and shifts in labor market dynamics. These factors could either mitigate or exacerbate the decline in self-employment within the sector.
