The forecasted number of self-employed persons in security and investigation activities, services to buildings and landscape activities, and office administrative, office support and other business support activities in the UK shows an increase from 384,000 in 2024 to 414,000 by 2028, reflecting consistent growth in these sectors.
In 2023, there were approximately 377,000 self-employed individuals, indicating steady year-on-year increases of around 2% from 2024 onwards. This trend suggests a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 1.9% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements and automation on self-employment in these sectors, as well as the potential regulatory changes that could affect the flexibility and demand for such self-employed roles.
