The number of self-employed persons in software publishing in the US has experienced notable fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. In 2013 and 2014, the figure remained stable at 10,000. A substantial increase was seen in 2015 with an 80% rise, though this fluctuated through the following years, peaking at 18,000 in 2015 and experiencing a subsequent decline until stabilizing at 16,000 from 2021 to 2024. As of 2023, the number stood at 16,000.
Year-on-year, the variations have shown both significant increases and decreases with noteworthy spikes, such as the 80% rise in 2015, and drops, including a 28% fall in 2016. The CAGR from 2019 to 2023 has been a steady 5.92%. The forecast indicates a growth to 18,000 self-employed persons by 2028, representing a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.38% and an overall 12.5% growth rate.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements driving the demand for specialized software publishing skills, the ongoing impact of remote work norms, and the potential effects of regulatory changes on self-employment rates in this sector.
