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 45% European freelance increased in 2013

According to a report called “Future Working: The Rise of Europe's Independent Professionals”, the European freelance economy looks like the following: Freelance numbers have increased by 45% from just under 6.2 million to 8.9 million in 2013, making them the fastest growing group in the EU labour market.

Updated Freelance Figures for Europe (2024 / 2025)

Historical baseline (2004–2013):
Between 2004 and 2013 the number of freelancers in Europe grew by about 45%, from ~6.2 million to ~8.9 million, making independent professionals the fastest‑growing part of the EU labour market at that time.

Recent estimates:

• As of around 2024, freelancers (broadly defined to include those working independently and self‑employed across many sectors) are estimated to total around 20 million or more in Europe, representing about 8.8–14% of the total workforce depending on the source and definition used.

• Eurostat data indicates that in 2024 around 14.2 % of EU workers engage in some form of freelance work — up from 11.8 % in 2021 — reflecting continued growth in independent work arrangements.

• Estimates aggregated by some analysts suggest the total number of independent workers across Europe — including full‑time freelancers, part‑time self‑employed, gig workers, and platform workers — might be well over 25 million, with recent research pointing to up to ~30 million when a broader definition is applied (including side hustles and platform‑mediated gigs).

Trend overview:
The freelance segment has continued to expand post‑2013, driven by digital platforms, corporate outsourcing of specialized skills, and shifts in worker preferences toward flexibility. However, the exact figures depend considerably on how “freelancer” or “independent professional” is defined (strict self‑employed professionals versus all independent/contract/ gig workers).

 Key updated takeaway (2024 context):
Independent professionals and freelancers in Europe are significantly larger in number than in 2013, with estimates ranging from around 20 million up to 30 million+ depending on definitions and data sources. The share of the workforce working freelance has also increased over the past decade, reflecting a long‑term structural shift in the EU labour market.