Freelancing.eu

SIGN IN

UK freelancers in 2023

March 11

The UK's IPSE has published its 2023 Self-Employed Landscape Report, which covers both the self-employed and freelance population.

There are over 2 million freelancers operating in the UK, an 11% increase since 2022. The results also show that 44% of the UK’s freelance workforce has been operating in this manner for over 10 years.

Here are some other interesting findings:

  • The number of freelance mothers has increased by 20% over the last 12 months.
  • Professionals aged between 50-59 represent the largest age group among freelancers.
  • The 60+ age group has also risen by 3% since 2022, which is 77% more than in 2008.
  • Artistic, literary, and media professionals continue to form the largest occupational group among UK freelancers, accounting for 16% of the total.

Share or discuss: LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter)

More news

Let’s stay in touch

We monitor countless quality sources on freelancing and choose only the best content to save your time.

Subscribe to our monthly Freeletter with a curated selection of world-class freelance news and subscribers-only content + get our free PDF guide How to become an international freelancer right now as a new subscriber:

Your privacy matters: We won’t share your email address with anyone else and you can cancel your subscription anytime. Also, we do not store anyone’s IP address nor do we track who opens and reads our newsletter.