As of 2023, the United States leads with 21,000 self-employed persons in ICT services, showing an 8.45% increase. Germany follows with 11,000 but saw a decrease of 4.71%. Poland, with 10,000, increased by 4.56%, whereas Colombia's 9,000 represented a drop of 4.89%. South Korea has 8,000, with a modest rise of 2.71%. France, Netherlands, Greece, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, and Slovenia remain unchanged with values ranging from 5,000 to 1,000. These figures reflect stability in Europe, with dynamic growth in certain regions.
Future trends might revolve around digital transformation driving higher self-employment, especially in emerging markets, and a potential increase in developed countries as digital work becomes more prevalent and entrepreneurial ventures are facilitated by technology enhancements.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in ICT Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 21 | 2023 | +5% | +8.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11 | 2023 | 0% | -4.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10 | 2023 | +11.11% | +4.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 9 | 2023 | -10% | -4.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 8 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
