That's a Whole Lot of Freelancers

Peter Devereaux
by Peter Devereaux 08 Apr, 2015
That's a Whole Lot of Freelancers

This month, Freelancer.com, a freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, announced that it welcomed its 15 millionth registered member. 

 

According to Freelancer.com Chief Executive Matt Barrie, "2015 is promising to be a truly historic year for Freelancer.com, now with 15 million users and more than 7.4 million projects posted on Freelancer.com, worth over US $2.2 billion."

 

Interestingly, 74 percent of Freelancer.com's user base is from the Millennial generation. What's more, India, the United States, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, UK, Bangladesh, Brazil, Australia, and Canada are the top 10 countries on the platform. 

 

Among other interesting facts about Freelancer's multimillion-figure user base is that 25 percent are self-employed business owners, 21 percent identify themselves as freelance professionals, 19 percent as students and 22 percent as full-time employees.

 

The majority of Freelancer.com's users (68 percent) have joined the marketplace to make extra money, 25 percent say there are using Freelancer to start a new full-time business and 19 percent to start a business part time. 

 

 
Peter Devereaux
Peter Devereaux
As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. Under his direction, Website Magazine has become a trusted source of information and insights for digital marketers worldwide. As President of Website Services, Peter oversees a team of talented professionals who specialize in SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising. Through his hands-on approach, he ensures that his team delivers exceptional results to their clients. With a passion for digital marketing, Peter is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, making him a sought-after thought leader in the field.