Global Self-Employed People in Office Administrative and Support, Other Business Support Activities Sector by Country

The data for 2023 shows that the United States leads significantly with 892.0 thousand self-employed individuals in the office administrative and business support sector. Canada follows with 11.56 thousand, experiencing a 4.13% decline from the previous year. Slovakia, with 10.49 thousand, saw a notable increase of 11.09%, while New Zealand recorded a 7.35% rise, reaching 6.7 thousand. Romania remained stable at 0.3 thousand with no change. Over five years, both Slovakia and New Zealand are experiencing positive trends, with steady growth in self-employment within these sectors.

Looking ahead, key trends to watch include:

• The United States potentially maintaining its lead due to gig economy growth supporting self-employment.
• Slovakia and New Zealand’s ongoing upward trajectory suggesting emerging opportunities in business support roles.
• Geopolitical and economic factors possibly affecting Canada’s market dynamics negatively.
• Romania's stagnant figures pointing to structural or cultural barriers that may need addressing for future growth.