{"id":3627,"date":"2025-08-02T13:32:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T13:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/?p=3627"},"modified":"2025-09-23T03:14:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T03:14:24","slug":"number-of-freelancers-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/number-of-freelancers-stats\/","title":{"rendered":"65+ Number Of Freelancers Stats For 2025 &amp; Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Freelancing has gone from a side hustle to a serious career path for millions of people around us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With remote work becoming more common since the pandemic and digital platforms making it easier to find gigs, workers are choosing independence over the traditional 9-to-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how many people are actually freelancing right now? What platforms are they using? Which industries rely on them the most? And what does the future of freelancing look like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this roundup, we\u2019re breaking down the most up-to-date number of freelancers stats today. Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Number-of-freelancers-stats-for-2025.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;1000&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;1812&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" data-wp-interactive class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img 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https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Number-of-freelancers-stats-for-2025-768x1392.png 768w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Number-of-freelancers-stats-for-2025-848x1536.png 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Number of freelancers stats for 2025\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Number of freelancers stats for 2025<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Number of freelancers stats for 2025\" class=\"wp-image-3629\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Number of freelancers stats for 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Number of freelancers stats for 2025\" class=\"wp-image-3629\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Number of freelancers stats for 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Of Freelancers Stats (Top Picks)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelancing has moved far beyond a niche career path. It\u2019s now a major part of how people earn a living across the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re trying to understand the big trends or want a quick snapshot, these numbers give you a clear view of how much the freelance world has grown and where it&#8217;s headed next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the number of freelancers stats that reveal the most important highlights at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. There are an estimated<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/cherylrobinson\/2024\/05\/08\/how-to-lead-a-team-of-freelancers-provide-effective-feedback\/\"> 1.57 billion<\/a> freelancers working across the globe today (2025 data).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Number-of-freelancers-worldwide.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;740&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;617&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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100vw, 740px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Number of freelancers worldwide\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalnomadcafe.com\/freelancing\/freelancer-statistics-usa\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of freelancers worldwide<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Number of freelancers worldwide\" class=\"wp-image-3630\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalnomadcafe.com\/freelancing\/freelancer-statistics-usa\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of freelancers worldwide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Number of freelancers worldwide\" class=\"wp-image-3630\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalnomadcafe.com\/freelancing\/freelancer-statistics-usa\/\">Source<\/a><br>Number of freelancers worldwide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The global share of self-employed workers fell from 55.5% in 2000 to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\"> 46.7%<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. The United States has over<a href=\"https:\/\/investors.upwork.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/upwork-study-finds-64-million-americans-freelanced-2023-adding\"> 64 million<\/a> people working as freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Around<a href=\"https:\/\/investors.upwork.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/gen-z-abandoning-conventional-9-5-corporate-jobs-more-diverse\"> 52%<\/a> of Gen Z and 44% of millennials are currently doing freelance work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Web design is the most common freelance skill, offered by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/us\/brc\/article\/best-practices-for-hiring-freelancers\"> 36%<\/a> of freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Niger has the world\u2019s highest self-employment rate, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/18908\/self-employed-workers-by-country\/\">95.1%<\/a> of its workforce working for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Percentage-of-self-employed-workers-in-selected-countries.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;651&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;766&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/18908\/self-employed-workers-by-country\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of self-employed workers in selected countries<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Percentage of self-employed workers in selected countries\" class=\"wp-image-3631\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/18908\/self-employed-workers-by-country\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of self-employed workers in selected countries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Percentage of self-employed workers in selected countries\" class=\"wp-image-3631\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/18908\/self-employed-workers-by-country\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of self-employed workers in selected countries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. The arts and design industry has the highest share of self-employed workers at<a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/number-of-freelancers\"> 77%<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Over<a href=\"https:\/\/ddiy.co\/freelance-statistics\/\"> 70%<\/a> of freelancers find work through online marketplaces and gig websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/ddiy.co\/freelance-statistics\/\">70%<\/a> of freelancers say they chose freelancing to have a better work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. According to Keywords Everywhere, search terms related to &#8220;freelance&#8221; get high monthly traffic on Google, and that number has been rising steadily over the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Keywords-Everywhere-data.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;395&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;458&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Keywords Everywhere data\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keywords Everywhere data<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Keywords Everywhere data\" class=\"wp-image-3632\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keywords Everywhere data<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Keywords Everywhere data\" class=\"wp-image-3632\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keywords Everywhere data<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Freelancers In The World?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelancers now make up a significant part of the global workforce, and that number keeps growing every year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some countries, nearly one-third of workers are already freelancing in some form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise of remote work (especially since COVID-19) and digital platforms has made it easier than ever to go independent, and the global numbers reflect that shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the number of freelancers stats that show how big the global freelancing scene really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Around<a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS\"> 1.57 billion<\/a> people worldwide are self-employed, making up about 46.6% of the global workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. The percentage of self-employed workers has gradually declined over the past 20 years, down from<a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS\"> 55.7%<\/a> in 1999 to 46.7% in 2024. Even in 2015, self-employed workers made up 48.2% of the global workforce, showing a steady drop over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Decline-in-the-percentage-of-self-employed-workers.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;782&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;548&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged 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class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS\">Source<\/a><br>Decline in the percentage of self-employed workers<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            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class=\"wp-image-3633\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS\">Source<\/a><br>Decline in the percentage of self-employed workers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Decline in the percentage of self-employed workers\" class=\"wp-image-3633\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS\">Source<\/a><br>Decline in the percentage of self-employed workers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>13. In the United States, the number of freelancers grew by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbopartners.com\/state-of-independence\"> 90%<\/a> between 2020 and 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. By 2027, over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/921593\/gig-economy-number-of-freelancers-us\/#:~:text=Gig%20economy:%20number%20of%20freelancers,%2D\"> 86.5 million<\/a> Americans are expected to be freelancing, which would be more than half of the total U.S. workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. According to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/350341668_How_Many_Online_Workers_are_there_in_the_World_A_Data-Driven_Assessment\"> ResearchGate<\/a>, there are about 163 million freelancer profiles on online labor platforms worldwide. Out of those, around 19 million people have landed at least one job through a platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16. About 5 million freelancers have either completed 10 or more projects or earned<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/350341668_How_Many_Online_Workers_are_there_in_the_World_A_Data-Driven_Assessment\"> $1,000<\/a> or more through these platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-of-freelancers-who-have-earned-1000-or-complete-10-projects.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: 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srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-of-freelancers-who-have-earned-1000-or-complete-10-projects.png 648w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-of-freelancers-who-have-earned-1000-or-complete-10-projects-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Share of freelancers who have earned 00 or complete 10 projects\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/350341668_How_Many_Online_Workers_are_there_in_the_World_A_Data-Driven_Assessment\">Source<\/a><br>Share of freelancers who have earned $1000 or complete 10 projects<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Share of freelancers who have earned $1000 or complete 10 projects\" class=\"wp-image-3634\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/350341668_How_Many_Online_Workers_are_there_in_the_World_A_Data-Driven_Assessment\">Source<\/a><br>Share of freelancers who have earned $1000 or complete 10 projects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Share of freelancers who have earned $1000 or complete 10 projects\" class=\"wp-image-3634\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/350341668_How_Many_Online_Workers_are_there_in_the_World_A_Data-Driven_Assessment\">Source<\/a><br>Share of freelancers who have earned $1000 or complete 10 projects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>17. Over the last 10 years, an average of 1 million more people have started freelancing each year, based on data from a recent<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/research\/gen-z-work-requirements\"> Gen Z survey<\/a> by Upwork Research Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Of Freelancers By Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelancing doesn\u2019t look the same in every part of the world. In some regions, it\u2019s deeply established, while there are other regions where it\u2019s still catching on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local economies, job markets, and internet access all shape how freelancing grows in each place. Looking at the regional breakdown helps explain why freelancing is booming in some areas more than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following number of freelancers stats show how freelancing compares across different parts of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18. As of 2025, the United States leads the world in freelance numbers, with about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\"> 86.5 million<\/a> freelancers, followed by the United Kingdom and Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19. India is home to approximately<a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\"> 15 million<\/a> freelancers, making it one of the top freelance markets in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-country.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;708&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;767&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" data-wp-interactive class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"767\" data-wp-effect--setStylesOnResize=\"effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize\" data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-init=\"effects.core.image.initOriginImage\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"actions.core.image.handleLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-country.png\" alt=\"Freelancers by country\" class=\"wp-image-3635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-country.png 708w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-country-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Freelancers by country\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freelanceready.com\/top-freelancing-countries\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by country<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelancers by country\" class=\"wp-image-3635\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freelanceready.com\/top-freelancing-countries\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelancers by country\" class=\"wp-image-3635\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freelanceready.com\/top-freelancing-countries\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>20. Over 64 million Americans are freelancing, which equals 38% of the U.S. workforce, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/investors.upwork.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/upwork-study-finds-64-million-americans-freelanced-2023-adding\"> Upwork<\/a>. This is 4 million more than in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21. Freelancers in the U.S. contribute roughly<a href=\"https:\/\/investors.upwork.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/upwork-study-finds-64-million-americans-freelanced-2023-adding\"> $1.27 trillio<\/a>n to the national economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22. Here\u2019s a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\"> list of countries<\/a> with the highest number of freelancers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>United States \u2013 60 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United Kingdom \u2013 4.2 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brazil \u2013 25 million (mostly self-employed freelancers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pakistan \u2013 over 3 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ukraine \u2013 more than 500,000 active freelancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philippines \u2013 1.5 million freelancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India \u2013 15 million freelancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bangladesh \u2013 over 650,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Russia \u2013 over 1.3 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serbia \u2013 more than 100,000 active freelancers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>23. South Africa saw a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2024\/08\/01\/2922844\/0\/en\/Worksuite-Sees-Record-First-Half-from-Future-of-Work-Macro-Trends.html\"> 126%<\/a> increase in freelancers, the highest growth rate reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24. The United States had a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2024\/08\/01\/2922844\/0\/en\/Worksuite-Sees-Record-First-Half-from-Future-of-Work-Macro-Trends.html\"> 68%<\/a> rise, while Canada saw a 64% increase in freelance workers. Australia and the UAE also ranked high, with strong growth in the number of freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25. Niger has the highest self-employment rate in the world, with<a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS?end=2019&amp;start=1991&amp;view=chart\"> 95%<\/a> of its workforce working independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26. The Central African Republic follows with<a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS?end=2019&amp;start=1991&amp;view=chart\"> 93.2%<\/a>, and Chad comes next with 92.6%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Countries-with-the-most-self-employed-workers.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;696&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;458&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Countries-with-the-most-self-employed-workers-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Countries with the most self-employed workers\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helgilibrary.com\/charts\/which-country-has-the-most-self-employed-workers\/\">Source<\/a><br>Countries with the most self-employed workers<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Countries with the most self-employed workers\" class=\"wp-image-3636\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helgilibrary.com\/charts\/which-country-has-the-most-self-employed-workers\/\">Source<\/a><br>Countries with the most self-employed workers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Countries with the most self-employed workers\" class=\"wp-image-3636\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helgilibrary.com\/charts\/which-country-has-the-most-self-employed-workers\/\">Source<\/a><br>Countries with the most self-employed workers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>27. On the other end, Qatar has the lowest freelancing rate, with just<a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS?end=2019&amp;start=1991&amp;view=chart\"> 0.4<\/a>% of people working as freelancers. Other countries with very few freelancers include Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Belarus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28. In low-income countries, around<a href=\"https:\/\/data.worldbank.org\/indicator\/SL.EMP.SELF.ZS?end=2019&amp;start=1991&amp;view=chart\"> 80%<\/a> of the workforce is self-employed. In high-income countries, the average is much lower, only 12.4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Of Freelancers By Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.com, Toptal\u2014each of these platforms offers a different kind of opportunity, and freelancers flock to them for different reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some prefer higher-paying clients, while others look for volume and speed. The way freelancers use these platforms says a lot about the current state of online work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the number of freelancers stats that reveal which platforms are attracting the most workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29. Upwork has over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/upwork-statistics\/\"> 18 million<\/a> freelancers registered from more than 180 countries around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30. Out of those,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/upwork-statistics\/\"> 3.7 million<\/a> are from the United States, making up 66% of Upwork\u2019s freelancer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31. Freelancers from India make up around<a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/upwork-statistics\/\"> 9%<\/a> of all users on Upwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Percentage-of-Upwork-freelancers.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;888&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;452&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" data-wp-interactive class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"452\" data-wp-effect--setStylesOnResize=\"effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize\" data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-init=\"effects.core.image.initOriginImage\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"actions.core.image.handleLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Percentage-of-Upwork-freelancers.png\" alt=\"Percentage of Upwork freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-3637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Percentage-of-Upwork-freelancers.png 888w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Percentage-of-Upwork-freelancers-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Percentage-of-Upwork-freelancers-768x391.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Percentage of Upwork freelancers\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/upwork-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of Upwork freelancers<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            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\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/upwork-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of Upwork freelancers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Percentage of Upwork freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-3637\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/upwork-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Percentage of Upwork freelancers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>32. While Fiverr doesn\u2019t share official numbers, it\u2019s estimated that the platform has at least<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillademia.com\/statistics\/fiverr-statistics\/\"> 380,000<\/a> active freelancers, based on usage and buyer data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33. Freelancer.com reports over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancer.com\/\"> 60 million<\/a> registered users, making it one of the biggest freelance platforms globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34. These users come from 247 countries and territories, offering skills in more than<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancer.com\/\"> 2,700<\/a> different categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35. LinkedIn\u2019s Services Marketplace has seen<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2024\/10\/10\/linkedin-says-10m-people-have-signed-up-as-freelancers-on-its-services-marketplace\/\"> 10 million<\/a> people sign up as freelancers. That\u2019s about 1% of LinkedIn\u2019s total user base, which is now over 1 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/LinkedIn-services-marketplace-has-10-million-freelancers.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;1102&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;616&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" 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12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beingguru.com\/linkedins-services-marketplace-hits-10-million-freelancers\/\">Source<\/a><br>LinkedIn services marketplace has 10 million freelancers<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"LinkedIn services marketplace has 10 million freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-3638\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beingguru.com\/linkedins-services-marketplace-hits-10-million-freelancers\/\">Source<\/a><br>LinkedIn services marketplace has 10 million freelancers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"LinkedIn services marketplace has 10 million freelancers\" class=\"wp-image-3638\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beingguru.com\/linkedins-services-marketplace-hits-10-million-freelancers\/\">Source<\/a><br>LinkedIn services marketplace has 10 million freelancers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>36. Guru.com has over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guru.com\/\"> 2 million<\/a> registered users, and about 800,000 of them are freelancers offering services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37. 99designs has a community of over<a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/design-without-borders\"> 1 million<\/a> freelance designers from 144 countries, connecting creatives with clients looking for design work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38. PeoplePerHour has more than<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peopleperhour.com\/careers\"> 2.4 million<\/a> skilled freelancers and it serves clients across 180+ countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39. So far, freelancers on PeoplePerHour have completed over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peopleperhour.com\/careers\"> 2 million<\/a> projects and earned more than \u00a3130 million through the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Of Freelancers By Age Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People of all ages are freelancing, but they\u2019re not always doing it for the same reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Younger workers often look for freedom and creativity. Older freelancers may be shifting out of traditional careers or looking for more flexibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you break down the numbers by age, you start to see the different paths people take into freelance life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following stats reveal the number of freelancers by different age groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40. In the United States,<a href=\"http:\/\/statista.com\/statistics\/531012\/freelancers-by-age-us\/\"> 46%<\/a> of freelancers are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41. <a href=\"http:\/\/statista.com\/statistics\/531012\/freelancers-by-age-us\/\">43%<\/a> of U.S. freelancers belong to Gen Z, born between 1996 and 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>42. <a href=\"http:\/\/statista.com\/statistics\/531012\/freelancers-by-age-us\/\">35%<\/a> are from Gen X, which includes those born between 1965 and 1980.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-age-group.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;649&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;402&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" data-wp-interactive class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"402\" data-wp-effect--setStylesOnResize=\"effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize\" data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-init=\"effects.core.image.initOriginImage\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"actions.core.image.handleLoad\" src=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-age-group.png\" alt=\"Freelancers by age group\" class=\"wp-image-3639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-age-group.png 649w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-age-group-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Freelancers by age group\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggingwizard.com\/gig-economy-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by age group<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelancers by age group\" class=\"wp-image-3639\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggingwizard.com\/gig-economy-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by age group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelancers by age group\" class=\"wp-image-3639\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggingwizard.com\/gig-economy-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by age group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>43. The remaining<a href=\"http:\/\/statista.com\/statistics\/531012\/freelancers-by-age-us\/\"> 27%<\/a> are freelancers born before 1965, covering Baby Boomers and older generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44. Millennials and Gen Z together make up nearly<a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/time-tracking\/average-hourly-rates\"> 70%<\/a> of the global freelance workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45. However, the highest earners in freelancing are in the<a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/time-tracking\/average-hourly-rates\"> 55 to 64<\/a> age group, showing that experience still plays a big role in income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>46. Here\u2019s a breakdown of<a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/time-tracking\/average-hourly-rates\"> average hourly earnings<\/a> by age group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ages 18\u201324: $16 per hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ages 25\u201334: $19 per hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ages 35\u201344: $24 per hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ages 45\u201354: $27 per hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ages 55\u201364: $36 per hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ages 65 and up: $34 per hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: 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alt=\"Freelancer hourly earnings by age\" class=\"wp-image-3640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancer-hourly-earnings-by-age.png 1019w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancer-hourly-earnings-by-age-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancer-hourly-earnings-by-age-768x574.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Freelancer hourly earnings by age\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.core.image.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.core.image.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/time-tracking\/average-hourly-rates\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancer hourly earnings by age<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelancer hourly earnings by age\" class=\"wp-image-3640\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/time-tracking\/average-hourly-rates\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancer hourly earnings by age<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelancer hourly earnings by age\" class=\"wp-image-3640\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hubstaff.com\/time-tracking\/average-hourly-rates\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancer hourly earnings by age<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>47. In a survey by Skynova,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skynova.com\/blog\/gig-workers-fears-and-predictions\"> 80%<\/a> of gig workers said they were satisfied with their work. That means 1 in 5 gig workers are not satisfied with freelance or gig-based jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>48. The most satisfied group in the survey was<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skynova.com\/blog\/gig-workers-fears-and-predictions\"> Gen Z<\/a>, who reported the highest levels of happiness with their gig work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49. Among Gen Z freelancers, <a href=\"https:\/\/investors.upwork.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/gen-z-abandoning-conventional-9-5-corporate-jobs-more-diverse\">39%<\/a> are Portfolio Careerists, followed by 26% Independent Consultants, 24% Moonlighters, 7% Gig Workers, and 3% Company Founders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50. 53% of Gen Z freelancers work at least <a href=\"https:\/\/investors.upwork.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/gen-z-abandoning-conventional-9-5-corporate-jobs-more-diverse\">40 hours<\/a> a week, and one-third of them have been freelancing at that pace for over two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Of Freelancers By Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all industries are equally open to freelancers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creative work, tech, and marketing still dominate, but other fields like education, healthcare, and even law are starting to use more independent workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As companies adapt to more project-based and flexible models, the mix of industries hiring freelancers is slowly starting to shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the number of freelancers stats that indicate which industries are driving freelance demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51. In a survey of 643 U.S. freelancers,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\"> 82%<\/a> said they work as writers, and 24% of them earn over $50,000 a year from their writing alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>52. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\">75%<\/a> of workers in the arts and design industry are freelancers, showing how common freelance work is in creative fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>53. In the entertainment industry, about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\"> 55%<\/a> of workers are freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>54. Creative fields tend to have more freelancers overall, while non-creative sectors rely less on independent workers. For example, only<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\"> 21%<\/a> of workers in manufacturing and production are freelancers, and in administrative support, the number is 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelancers-by-industry.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;800&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;728&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by industry<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            data-wp-on--touchend=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd\"\n            data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\"\n            tabindex=\"-1\"\n            >\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" style=\"fill: var(--wp--preset--color--contrast)\" class=\"close-button\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.hideLightbox\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelancers by industry\" class=\"wp-image-3641\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by industry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelancers by industry\" class=\"wp-image-3641\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelancers by industry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>55. More than half of small businesses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\">70%<\/a>) in the U.S. have hired a freelancer in the last three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>56. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\">81%<\/a> of small business owners say they plan to use freelancers again, either regularly or in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>57. The demand for software developers is forecasted to grow by<a href=\"https:\/\/bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/software-developers.htm#tab-6\"> 25%<\/a> by 2031, which is faster than most other jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>58. The demand for designers is also rising, with a projected growth of<a href=\"https:\/\/bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/web-developers.htm#tab-6\"> 23%<\/a> by 2031.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Demand-for-UX-design-jobs-will-continue-to-grow.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;1024&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;576&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Demand for UX design jobs will continue to grow\" class=\"wp-image-3642\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.useberry.com\/the-future-of-ux-design-jobs\/\">Source<\/a><br>Demand for UX design jobs will continue to grow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Demand for UX design jobs will continue to grow\" class=\"wp-image-3642\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.useberry.com\/the-future-of-ux-design-jobs\/\">Source<\/a><br>Demand for UX design jobs will continue to grow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>59. Accounting is currently one of the most in-demand freelance skills, with<a href=\"https:\/\/forbes.com\/sites\/emmylucas\/2023\/01\/18\/the-in-demand-freelance-skills-where-earnings-are-growing-the-fastest?sh=7c7caf7f630d\"> 45%<\/a> of freelancers offering it, according to Upwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60. Skilled services like programming, marketing, IT, and consulting are the top areas where freelancers are finding success. In 2020,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\"> 50%<\/a> of U.S. freelancers provided skilled services, up from 45% in 2019, showing steady growth in professional freelance work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Of Freelancers: Future Predictions (2026 &amp; Beyond)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of freelancing looks anything but quiet. Experts predict that more workers will go freelance in the next few years, not just because of remote work but also due to changing attitudes about job security and career paths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the gig economy growing, AI reshaping some roles, and new regulations on the horizon, freelancing is set to look very different by 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These freelancers&#8217; stats reveal what\u2019s likely coming next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61. The freelance market is on track to reach<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com\/report\/freelance-platforms-global-market-report\"> $8.39 billion<\/a> by 2025, growing from $7.33 billion in 2024 at an annual rate of 14.5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>62. Looking ahead to 2029, projections show the market could reach<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com\/report\/freelance-platforms-global-market-report\"> $16.89 billion<\/a>, with an even faster annual growth rate of 19.1%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freelance-market-report-2025.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;827&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;626&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelance market report 2025<\/figcaption>        <div data-wp-body=\"\" class=\"wp-lightbox-overlay zoom\"\n            data-wp-bind--role=\"selectors.core.image.roleAttribute\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"selectors.core.image.dialogLabel\"\n            data-wp-class--initialized=\"context.core.image.initialized\"\n            data-wp-class--active=\"context.core.image.lightboxEnabled\"\n            data-wp-class--hideAnimationEnabled=\"context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled\"\n            data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"selectors.core.image.ariaModal\"\n            data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.initLightbox\"\n            data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.core.image.handleKeydown\"\n            data-wp-on--touchstart=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchStart\"\n            data-wp-on--touchmove=\"actions.core.image.handleTouchMove\"\n            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\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelance market report 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Freelance market report 2025\" class=\"wp-image-3643\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\">Source<\/a><br>Freelance market report 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>63. The most valuable tech skills, according to freelancers, include data analysis (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\">14.2%<\/a>), data science (11.2%), and machine learning (10.3%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>64. The freelance management system (FMS) market is expected to grow rapidly from<a href=\"https:\/\/dataintelo.com\/report\/freelance-management-systems-fms-market\/freelance-management-system-market-3\"> $5.25 billion<\/a> in 2023 to $17.54 billion by 2032, according to DataIntelo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>65. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\">73%<\/a> of remote workers who aren\u2019t freelancing yet say they\u2019re now open to it, as working remotely has helped them become more productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>66. Gen Z is expected to make up<a href=\"https:\/\/imagine.jhu.edu\/blog\/2023\/04\/18\/gen-z-in-the-workplace-how-should-companies-adapt\/\"> 30%<\/a> of the U.S. workforce by 2030, and companies that adapt to their work values will be better positioned to attract top talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/keywordseverywhere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Share-of-Gen-Z-in-the-U.S.-workforce-by-2030.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;951&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: 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data-wp-bind--src=\"context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Share of Gen Z in the U.S. workforce by 2030\" class=\"wp-image-3644\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mellow.io\/mellow-media\/the-state-of-freelance-9-top-statistics-facts-and-trends-2024\">Source<\/a><br>Share of Gen Z in the U.S. workforce by 2030<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"lightbox-image-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-bind--src=\"selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc\" data-wp-style--object-fit=\"selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit\" src=\"\" alt=\"Share of Gen Z in the U.S. workforce by 2030\" class=\"wp-image-3644\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mellow.io\/mellow-media\/the-state-of-freelance-9-top-statistics-facts-and-trends-2024\">Source<\/a><br>Share of Gen Z in the U.S. workforce by 2030<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n                <div class=\"scrim\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--base)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>67. Based on current growth rates,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\"> 50.9%<\/a> of Americans could be freelancing by 2027, according to projections from the Freelancing in America survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>68. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/freelancing-statistics\/\">86%<\/a> of U.S. freelancers believe that freelancing has a bright future, and 71% say it\u2019s now seen more positively as a career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelancing in 2025 is shaping the way the world works. With more than 1.5 billion freelancers worldwide and millions more joining each year, the shift toward independent work is undeniable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Countries like the U.S., India, and Brazil are seeing record numbers, and even smaller markets are growing fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As more people embrace flexible careers and companies lean into on-demand talent, the number of freelancers is only expected to keep rising in the years ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is freelancing the future? 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