The self-employed people in the IT services sector in the Netherlands have shown a steady increase from 2013 to 2023, growing from 27.0 thousand persons in 2013 to 36.0 thousand persons in 2023. The year-on-year variation over the last two years indicates a positive trend, with a 6.06% growth in 2022 and 2.86% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years is 3.04%, indicating sustained growth in the sector.
Future forecasts suggest a continuation of this upward trend, with the number of self-employed projected to reach 41.0 thousand persons by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is 2.07%, and total growth over the next 5 years is projected to be 10.81%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements facilitating remote work and freelance opportunities.
- Increased demand for IT services due to digital transformation across sectors.
- Regulatory changes impacting self-employment and freelance work.
- Economic factors influencing market conditions and freelancer availability.
