In 2023, the United States led the self-employed residential care and social work sector with 358,000 people, but experienced a 2.68% decline from the previous year. The UK followed with 149,420, also declining by 3.38%. Countries with noticeable growth included Romania with a 16% increase and Slovenia surging by 36.11%. Conversely, Slovakia and Luxembourg faced decreases of 5.53% and 17.4%, respectively. Over five years, New Zealand and Poland exhibited significant positive trends, whereas the sector in the United States and United Kingdom showed modest declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing demand for residential care driven by aging populations, which may bolster self-employment.
- Technology integration potentially altering service delivery and workforce requirements.
- Policy changes impacting labor market dynamics in key regions like the US and the UK.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Residential Care and Social Work Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 358 | 2023 | -0.28% | -2.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 149.42 | 2023 | -0.46% | -3.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 77 | 2023 | -1.28% | -1.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 61.94 | 2023 | -0.7% | -1.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 21.5 | 2023 | -0.92% | -1.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 12.23 | 2023 | +1.92% | +2.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 8.9 | 2023 | +4.71% | +13.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 8.6 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 7.3 | 2023 | +21.67% | +8.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 5.87 | 2023 | +3.69% | +3.84% | View data |
