The global self-employment trend in ICT and information services shows distinct national patterns. In 2023, the United States led with positive growth, while Germany experienced a slight decline. Poland, France, and several smaller nations like Estonia and Lithuania saw considerable growth, with the latter leading at 8.45%. Conversely, the UK, Italy, Colombia, and Ireland faced declines, most notably Ireland at -4.36%. These variations highlight differing economic and digital transition dynamics across countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of digital transformation policies aimed at promoting entrepreneurship.
- Adoption of emerging technologies influencing self-employment opportunities.
- The role of remote work and gig economy growth in shaping the sector.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in ICT and Information Services Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 17.53 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.47 | 2023 | 0% | -0.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10.79 | 2023 | +4.35% | +3.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9.89 | 2023 | +1.15% | -2.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.65 | 2023 | -1.28% | -1.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.29 | 2023 | +1.82% | +2.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 5.73 | 2023 | -1.92% | -1.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 4.04 | 2023 | 0% | +0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.93 | 2023 | +2.94% | +2.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 2.92 | 2023 | +4% | +3.4% | View data |
