Japan Freelance Platforms Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The freelance platforms market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 544.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 25% is expected of Japan freelance platforms market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$113.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$544.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
25%
Report Coverage
Japan

Japan freelance platforms market highlights

  • The Japan freelance platforms market generated a revenue of USD 113.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 544.5 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, platform was the largest revenue generating component in 2023.
  • Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Freelance platforms market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 113.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 544.5 million
Growth rate25% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlatform
Fastest growing segmentServices
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlatform, Services
Key market players worldwideFiverr International Ltd, Upwork Inc, Toptal, PeoplePerHour, 99designs, DesignCrowd, crowdSPRING, WorkGenius, Paro, Contently, Gigster


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 2.3% of the global freelance platforms market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China freelance platforms market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 544.5 million by 2030.

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Japan freelance platforms market outlook

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Platform was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.06% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan freelance platforms market based on platform, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Japan's freelance platforms market is thriving due to the surge in remote work, fueled by advanced technology and evolving work dynamics. The country's expanding entrepreneurial culture is evident as more individuals embrace self-employment, contributing to the growth of freelance opportunities.


Simultaneously, there is a noticeable uptick in niche specialization, with freelancers refining specific skills to meet the demands of specialized markets, reflecting the need for highly specialized expertise in Japan's dynamic freelance landscape. This transformation aligns with Japan's historical shift from a commitment to lifetime employment toward a gig economy.


This was indicated by a 23% growth in freelancers from 2015 to 2018, constituting 17% of the workforce, according to the survey by Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Despite socio-cultural challenges, the gig economy is flourishing, prompting agencies to adopt cloud platforms for efficient freelancer management in anticipation of the growing trend in Japan.

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Japan freelance platforms market size, by component, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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