Freelancer Study2025

Uncover key insights on financial trends, market conditions, demographics, and more shaping the freelancing market

The Study on the Present and Future of Freelancing

The Freelancer Study is based on an international survey of freelancers and self-employed professionals. It offers valuable data, insights, and expert opinions to fuel discussions about the current state of the freelancing workforce worldwide.

This year, over 3,000 freelancers were surveyed, and for the first time, the report also includes perspectives from companies and clients.

The Present of Freelancing

What are freelancers earning across different industries? Which skills are most in demand? Why is freelancing considered the future of work for both individuals and companies? This Freelancer Study answers these and many other questions for the ninth time.

Freelancer satisfaction in 2025: 81% satisfied, 14% neutral, 5% dissatisfied.

Hourly rate evolution: €95 in 2022, €96 in 2023, €98 in 2024, €100 in 2025.

Future technologies: 77% Artificial Intelligence, 66% automation tools, 26% decentralized platforms.

The Future of Freelancing

Insights from industry experts

The future of work is changing, and policies must evolve to support, not hinder, the freelance economy.

Elina Jutelyte

Thanks to their entrepreneurial spirit, freelancers will adapt to the future work landscape, whatever it may look like.

Kyle Prinsloo

Future freelancers will be adaptable digital natives, blending AI with human expertise and specializing in complementary niches.

Eryn Peters

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While the Freelancer Study provides in-depth insights into the freelancing landscape, our blog offer continuous updates, tips, and strategies to help you stay informed and elevate your freelancing career.