Global Self-Employed People in Real Estate Sector by Country

The data for 2024 shows the United States leading with 563,000 self-employed people in the real estate sector, followed by Japan with 383,000, and Spain with 114,700. Canada, Czech Republic, Portugal, and Colombia have smaller but notable figures. The lowest numbers are reported in countries like Estonia and Costa Rica.

Year-on-year variations indicate a 3.68% increase in the United States and a 3.28% increase in Japan. Spain saw the highest surge at 7.58%, while Canada experienced a slight decline at -0.7%. Portugal posted a 5.96% rise, Costa Rica showed a significant 18.4% leap, and the Netherlands remained constant. Israel and Canada showed minor declines.

Future trends suggest continued growth in self-employment in the real estate sector, particularly in emerging markets and countries experiencing urbanization. Technological advancements and shifts in housing demands will likely influence these trends, with digital tools enabling more people to enter this sector independently.