The self-employed population in the IT services sector in Sweden has seen a declining trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, the number remained stable at 5,000 persons. However, this figure started to drop in 2016, reaching 4,000, and continued to decline slightly until stabilizing at 3,000 persons from 2021 onward. As of 2023, the value stands at 3,000 persons. The year-on-year variation over the last two years has been zero, while the 5-year CAGR ending in 2023 was -5.59%. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 indicate that this number will remain constant at 3,000 persons, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0%.
Trends to watch for in the future include:
- The impact of evolving technology and digital transformation on the demand for self-employed IT professionals.
- The influence of remote work and gig economy trends on self-employment rates.
- Government policies and initiatives that might encourage or inhibit self-employment in the IT sector.
- Market demand for specialized IT services which could influence self-employment rates.
