labour
Self-Employed (level)
Total number of self-employed persons
🇨🇦 Canada
1.6M▲ 0.3
As of 2026-01-01
🇺🇸 United States
6.4M▲ 0.2
As of 2026-01-01
Historical Comparison
- Canada
- United States
Why it matters
Captures gig economy trends and entrepreneurship.
Frequency: annual
Units: number
Seasonal adj.: N/A
Importance: 4/10