The analysis of the global number of self-employed persons in activities of head offices and management consultancy activities reveals that the United States leads with 189,000 individuals. Colombia and Germany follow with 144,000 and 141,000, respectively. Year-on-year variations in 2023 highlight notable increases in countries like Slovenia and Ireland, while Greece and Sweden experienced declines. The 5-year CAGR highlights robust growth trends in numerous countries, with Ireland, Slovenia, and other European nations demonstrating significant increases.
Future trends to watch include:
- A potential rise in freelancing and self-employment due to increased demand for flexible consulting services.
- Economic shifts and digital transformation driving changes in managerial and consulting roles.
- Difference in regional growth due to policy changes and market demand variations.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 189 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 144 | 2023 | 0% | +0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 141 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 109 | 2023 | +2.83% | +3.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 89 | 2023 | +1.14% | +2.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 77 | 2023 | +2.67% | +2.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 47 | 2023 | +2.17% | +3.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 46 | 2023 | 0% | +0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 40 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 24 | 2023 | +4.35% | +1.76% | View data |
