In 2023, the number of self-employed persons in the real estate sector in South Korea stood at 196,000. From 2024 onwards, there is a forecasted increasing trend, rising from 199,000 in 2024 to 211,000 by 2028. Year-on-year variations show a steady growth pattern: a 1.51% increase from 2024 to 2025, a 1.49% increase from 2025 to 2026, a 1.46% rise from 2026 to 2027, and a 1.44% growth from 2027 to 2028. Over the last five years, the CAGR stands at approximately 1.49%.
Future trends to watch for include potential economic impacts such as interest rate shifts, regulatory changes, and property market fluctuations, which could influence the growing number of self-employed persons in real estate.