In 2024, Italy leads in self-employment within the education sector with 144.8 thousand jobs, followed by the Netherlands and Colombia. Countries like Japan and Iceland report significantly lower numbers, indicating varied reliance on self-employment across nations. Year-on-year growth shows notable increases especially in the Netherlands and Iceland, with Portugal and Israel seeing consistent rises. However, Estonia has a slight decline. Over the past five years, overall global trends suggest a modest average annual growth, with some countries experiencing more rapid increases.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements offering more remote and flexible educational opportunities.
- Policy changes affecting self-employment viability in education.
- A potential increase in demand for education professionals with specialized skill sets.
- Economic shifts influencing the feasibility and attractiveness of self-employment globally.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Education Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 144.8 | 2023 | +0.069% | +0.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 116 | 2023 | +6.42% | +6.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 99 | 2023 | +3.13% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 93.7 | 2023 | +2.74% | +2.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 52.46 | 2023 | -0.53% | +0.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 44.31 | 2023 | +0.011% | +4.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Israel | 30.12 | 2023 | +0.68% | +3.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 24.31 | 2023 | -1.38% | +0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Costa Rica | 9.12 | 2023 | -6.28% | +1.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
