Pakistan has achieved fourth position globally in freelancing growth, according to Payoneer's Global Gig Economy Index, outpacing India, which ranks seventh.
Top 10 Freelance Countries List
The top freelancing markets by growth rate are:
- USA (78% growth)
- U.K. (59% growth)
- Brazil (48% growth)
- Pakistan (47% growth)
- Ukraine (36% growth)
- Philippines (35% growth)
- India (29% growth)
- Bangladesh (27% growth)
- Russia (20% growth)
- Serbia (19% growth)
Pakistan's Progress
The Punjab IT Board reports that freelancing in Pakistan increased by 47% over the previous year, with government support strengthening the sector. The provincial e-employment program has produced notable results, with approximately 12,000 graduates earning around Rs 14 crore through digital work.
Shifting Global Dynamics
Work outsourcing patterns are evolving. Historically, developed nations like the U.S. and U.K. outsourced work to developing countries. Today, intra-Asian outsourcing is increasing, reflecting a shift of economic power among nations.
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