The forecast for self-employed individuals in the US legal, accounting, head offices, and management consultancy sector indicates a decline from 147,000 in 2024 to 127,000 by 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year decrease:
- -3.40% from 2024 to 2025
- -3.52% from 2025 to 2026
- -3.65% from 2026 to 2027
- -3.79% from 2027 to 2028
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately -3.59%. As of 2023, actual figures showed stabilization before this anticipated decline began.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements, regulatory changes, and the economic environment, which might impact these professions' self-employment dynamics. Additionally, increased digitalization and automation might further influence self-employment in these specialized services.
