Freelance Statistics 2025  – Number of Freelancers & Industry Size

Around 1.57 billion people, about 46.7% of the global workforce, are freelancing. In the U.S. specifically, more than 64 million freelancers are making their mark, contributing an impressive estimated $1.27 trillion to the economy. It’s also interesting to note that a significant portion of US freelancers comes from younger generations, with 52% of Gen Z