The data on the number of self-employed persons in business services in Sweden indicates a consistent decline from 2013 to 2023. The 2023 value stood at 67,000 units, decreasing by an average of 2.99% annually over the past five years. The year-on-year variation shows a continuous downward trend, with the most notable declines occurring between 2015 and 2016 at 7.78%. From 2024 onwards, this trend is expected to persist, seeing a further reduction, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -2.94%, leading to an overall decrease of 13.85% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts due to economic fluctuations impacting freelance work, advancements in business technologies that can either diminish or boost self-employment, and changes in regulatory environments that might affect the ease of starting and maintaining business services ventures.
