The number of self-employed persons in the human health services sector in Denmark stood at 15,000 units in 2023. Over the past decade, there has been a steady, although sometimes fluctuating, increase in the number of self-employed individuals in this sector. Specifically, from 2013 to 2023, the number has grown from 13,000 to 15,000 units. The year-on-year variation shows occasional fluctuations, with notable increases in 2017 and 2021 by 7.69% and 7.14%, respectively. The five-year CAGR from 2019 to 2023 averaged at 1.39%.
Looking forward, the trend of gradual growth is expected to continue through 2028, with forecasted figures reaching 16,000 units—reflecting a five-year CAGR of 1.3% and an overall growth rate of 6.67% from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of increasing digital health initiatives, the influence of healthcare policy changes, and the potential effects of demographic shifts on self-employment in the health services sector. There is also an expected rise in the adoption of telehealth services which may influence the number of self-employed professionals in remote healthcare delivery.
