In 2009, the freelancers constituted about 8% of the workforce of the economy. Women represent just over one third of these freelancers.
The number of self-employment is increasing. The development of teleworking, education level, the use of outsourcing and layoffs foster this growth.
Freelancing is very popular in all  forms of writing services and more recently in computer programming, graphic design, consulting,  translating and advertising.
Freelancing workers derive their income from the exercise of their profession, operation of an opportunity, a company or business.