As of 2024, the United States leads the self-employed workforce in the residential care and social work services sector with 367,000 jobs, followed by the Netherlands at 238,000. Other notable figures include Canada with approximately 61,940, Italy with 31,500, and Austria with 18,700. Smaller markets are Portugal, Spain, Czech Republic, and Estonia. Year-on-year growth in 2023 was highest in Estonia at 5.29% and Austria at 3.4%, while both the United States and Canada saw declines. Over the past five years, the compounded annual growth rate shows a mixture of expansion and stabilization in this sector globally.
Looking ahead, important trends include the potential rise of digital platforms facilitating greater opportunities for self-employment, policy shifts in healthcare funding affecting job structures, and demographic changes such as aging populations increasing demand for care services. Countries that prioritize skill development and technological integration may see stronger growth in self-employment within this sector.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Residential Care and Social Work Services Sector by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 367 | 2023 | +2.23% | -2.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 238 | 2023 | +2.59% | +3.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 61.94 | 2023 | -0.7% | -1.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 31.5 | 2023 | 0% | +0.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 18.7 | 2023 | +1.8% | +3.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 6.82 | 2023 | +1.79% | +0.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5.1 | 2023 | +6.25% | +2.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.44 | 2023 | -2.32% | +0.082% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.44 | 2023 | +2.33% | +5.29% | View data |
