In 2023, the number of self-employed people in the Scientific Research and Development sector in Germany was recorded at 7.5 thousand persons. The forecasts for 2024 and 2025 show stable growth at 8.0 thousand, increasing to 9.0 thousand from 2026 to 2028. This reflects a consistent year-on-year increase of 12.5% from 2023 to 2024, stabilizing at a 0% change in subsequent years until another increase in 2026. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is projected at approximately 3.8%.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of technological advancements, policy changes, and economic conditions, which could significantly influence self-employment levels in the scientific and research sectors. Monitoring these variables could provide valuable insights into the sector's growth trajectory beyond 2028.
