In 2023, Italy leads the chart of self-employed individuals in legal and accounting activities, head offices, and management consultancy, with a workforce of 498 thousand. Notably, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Poland exhibit significant growth with YoY variations of 1.6%, 2.75%, and 2.99%, respectively. Conversely, the United States shows a slight decline of 0.2%, while Sweden experiences a more pronounced negative trend at -1.89%. Luxurious Luxembourg sees the highest surge at 3.71%, while Estonia leads in percentage growth with 4.56%, suggestive of small-scale, yet dynamic market shifts.
Looking forward, anticipate an upward trend in the self-employment sector driven by digitalization and remote work adoption. Countries with currently low numbers like Ireland and Slovenia are also positioned for continued potential upswing due to favorable policy shifts and technology integration. The ongoing economic transformations suggest an evolving landscape, necessitating adaptive strategies from consultants and service providers.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Legal and Accounting Activities; Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 498 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 494 | 2023 | +0.41% | -0.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 330 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 315 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 260 | 2023 | +1.17% | +2.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Colombia | 255 | 2023 | 0% | +0.098% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 193 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 136 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 124 | 2023 | +3.33% | +2.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 110 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.74% | View data |
