The self-employment sector in legal, accounting, head offices, and management consultancy varies significantly by country. In 2023, Italy leads with a substantial annual volume of 1.0 billion hours. Following this, countries like Poland and the Netherlands exhibit significant activity, with Poland seeing a modest growth of 1.14% and the Netherlands increasing by 1.53% from the prior year. Conversely, countries such as Greece show a decline of 3.52% in self-employment hours. Over a five-year period, countries like Hungary and Slovenia have experienced significant growth at 5.34% and 5.04% respectively, while Iceland has seen the greatest decline at -3.83%.
Looking forward to 2024 and beyond, future trends suggest a continued evolution with digital advancements influencing work patterns. Countries with evolving digital infrastructure and flexible work policies may witness increased self-employment growth in the legal and consultancy fields. Additionally, economic policies, regional developments, and global trade fluctuations will play critical roles in shaping self-employment trends across these nations.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Legal, Accounting, Head Offices, Management Consultancy Activities Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,000 | 2023 | +0.24% | +1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 229.58 | 2023 | +2.63% | +1.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 190.67 | 2023 | +2.32% | +1.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 142.43 | 2023 | +3.05% | -3.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 101.88 | 2023 | +1.63% | +0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 64.71 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 53.11 | 2023 | +4.06% | +3.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 36.7 | 2023 | +0.72% | -0.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 35.15 | 2023 | -1.6% | +5.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 28.45 | 2023 | +2.44% | +1.82% | View data |
