The global market for Gig Based Business was estimated to be worth US$ 22100 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 64129 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 17.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
The Gig Economy is a business model that relies on temporary, flexible, and non-traditional employment relationships. Enterprises or platforms connect employers with independent workers, offering short-term tasks or projects. Workers choose jobs based on their skills and schedules, and payment is made according to the completion of each task. This model is widely applied across various industries, including but not limited to technical services (such as software development and data analysis), creative industries (such as writing, graphic design, and photography), logistics and transportation (such as ridesharing and delivery), and personal services (such as housekeeping and caregiving). Unlike traditional full-time work, the gig economy provides workers with greater autonomy, allowing them to work flexibly in terms of time and location, thus achieving a better work-life balance.
Platforms are a key component of the gig economy, typically providing an online environment for employers and workers to interact. These platforms not only post task information but also manage payments, task scheduling, and quality assessments. With the development of digital technologies and the widespread adoption of the internet, platforms like Uber, Airbnb, Freelancer, and Upwork have become important representatives of the gig economy, driving transformation in the global labor market.
The product scope of the gig economy includes employment platforms, payment systems, task management tools, task assignment mechanisms, and rating and feedback systems. Employers can post job tasks on these platforms, while workers choose tasks based on their expertise and availability. This flexible work arrangement has contributed to the rapid growth of the gig economy worldwide, making it the preferred model for many businesses and workers.
The rapid development of the gig economy market is driven by multiple factors. First, as globalization and digital transformation deepen, more companies and businesses are realizing the benefits of outsourcing short-term tasks to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, automation, and mobile internet, have provided more convenient technological support for platforms that connect employers and workers. On the other hand, the increasing demand for work flexibility among younger workers, especially in technology, creative, and service industries, has made the gig economy model an increasingly popular choice.
Additionally, the rise of the gig economy is also influenced by macroeconomic changes. In the context of global economic instability and limitations in traditional job markets, the gig economy offers new employment opportunities. For many workers, it not only provides flexible working hours and income sources but also offers more career development options. However, this flexibility comes with some potential risks and challenges.
Firstly, due to the lack of traditional employment protections, workers' rights in the gig economy face certain challenges, including issues related to social security and labor protection. Secondly, platforms face intense market competition, and how to attract and retain users through innovation, technology, and service is key to success. The market concentration is relatively high, with large platforms already dominating the market, which poses a significant challenge to emerging platforms. Moreover, as technology advances and the market matures, platforms will face increasing regulatory pressure, especially regarding data security and user privacy protection.
Overall, the market demand for the gig economy is on the rise, especially in technology-driven industries and service sectors. With the application of emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, platforms will be able to provide more accurate and efficient task matching, ensuring transparency and fairness in services, which will drive further market growth.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Gig Based Business, focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Gig Based Business by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Gig Based Business market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Gig Based Business.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- TaskRabbit
- BellHops
- Guru.com
- HopSkipDrive
- Freelancer
- Rover
- Upwork
- Fiverr
- DoorDash
- Favor Delivery
- Turo
- Lyft
- Uber
- Airbnb
- Postmates
- Thumbtack
- DiDi Chuxing
- Meituan
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
- Freelancer
- Independent Contractor
- Project Worker
- Part-Time
- Other
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Gig Based Business company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Gig Based Business in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Gig Based Business in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Gig Based Business Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Gig Based Business Market Size Forecast (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Gig Based Business Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Gig Based Business Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Gig Based Business Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Gig Based Business Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Gig Based Business Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Gig Based Business Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Gig Based Business Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Key Companies Gig Based Business Manufacturing Base Distribution and Headquarters
- 2.4 Key Companies Gig Based Business Product Offered
- 2.5 Key Companies Time to Begin Mass Production of Gig Based Business
- 2.6 Gig Based Business Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.6.1 Gig Based Business Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Companies by Gig Based Business Revenue in 2024
- 2.6.3 Global Top Companies by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Gig Based Business as of 2024)
- 2.7 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 APP-based
- 3.1.2 Website-based
- 3.2 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Freelancer
- 4.1.2 Independent Contractor
- 4.1.3 Project Worker
- 4.1.4 Part-Time
- 4.1.5 Other
- 4.2 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Gig Based Business Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 North America
- 5.2.1 North America Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.2.2 North America Gig Based Business Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.3 Europe
- 5.3.1 Europe Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.3.2 Europe Gig Based Business Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.4 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.1 Asia Pacific Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 Asia Pacific Gig Based Business Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 South America
- 5.5.1 South America Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 South America Gig Based Business Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Middle East & Africa
- 5.6.1 Middle East & Africa Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Middle East & Africa Gig Based Business Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Gig Based Business Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Gig Based Business Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Gig Based Business Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Gig Based Business Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 TaskRabbit
- 7.1.1 TaskRabbit Profile
- 7.1.2 TaskRabbit Main Business
- 7.1.3 TaskRabbit Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.1.4 TaskRabbit Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.1.5 TaskRabbit Recent Developments
- 7.2 BellHops
- 7.2.1 BellHops Profile
- 7.2.2 BellHops Main Business
- 7.2.3 BellHops Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.2.4 BellHops Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.2.5 BellHops Recent Developments
- 7.3 Guru.com
- 7.3.1 Guru.com Profile
- 7.3.2 Guru.com Main Business
- 7.3.3 Guru.com Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.3.4 Guru.com Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.3.5 Guru.com Recent Developments
- 7.4 HopSkipDrive
- 7.4.1 HopSkipDrive Profile
- 7.4.2 HopSkipDrive Main Business
- 7.4.3 HopSkipDrive Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.4.4 HopSkipDrive Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.4.5 HopSkipDrive Recent Developments
- 7.5 Freelancer
- 7.5.1 Freelancer Profile
- 7.5.2 Freelancer Main Business
- 7.5.3 Freelancer Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.5.4 Freelancer Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.5.5 Freelancer Recent Developments
- 7.6 Rover
- 7.6.1 Rover Profile
- 7.6.2 Rover Main Business
- 7.6.3 Rover Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.6.4 Rover Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.6.5 Rover Recent Developments
- 7.7 Upwork
- 7.7.1 Upwork Profile
- 7.7.2 Upwork Main Business
- 7.7.3 Upwork Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.7.4 Upwork Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.7.5 Upwork Recent Developments
- 7.8 Fiverr
- 7.8.1 Fiverr Profile
- 7.8.2 Fiverr Main Business
- 7.8.3 Fiverr Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.8.4 Fiverr Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.8.5 Fiverr Recent Developments
- 7.9 DoorDash
- 7.9.1 DoorDash Profile
- 7.9.2 DoorDash Main Business
- 7.9.3 DoorDash Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.9.4 DoorDash Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.9.5 DoorDash Recent Developments
- 7.10 Favor Delivery
- 7.10.1 Favor Delivery Profile
- 7.10.2 Favor Delivery Main Business
- 7.10.3 Favor Delivery Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.10.4 Favor Delivery Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.10.5 Favor Delivery Recent Developments
- 7.11 Turo
- 7.11.1 Turo Profile
- 7.11.2 Turo Main Business
- 7.11.3 Turo Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.11.4 Turo Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.11.5 Turo Recent Developments
- 7.12 Lyft
- 7.12.1 Lyft Profile
- 7.12.2 Lyft Main Business
- 7.12.3 Lyft Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.12.4 Lyft Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.12.5 Lyft Recent Developments
- 7.13 Uber
- 7.13.1 Uber Profile
- 7.13.2 Uber Main Business
- 7.13.3 Uber Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.13.4 Uber Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.13.5 Uber Recent Developments
- 7.14 Airbnb
- 7.14.1 Airbnb Profile
- 7.14.2 Airbnb Main Business
- 7.14.3 Airbnb Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.14.4 Airbnb Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.14.5 Airbnb Recent Developments
- 7.15 Postmates
- 7.15.1 Postmates Profile
- 7.15.2 Postmates Main Business
- 7.15.3 Postmates Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.15.4 Postmates Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.15.5 Postmates Recent Developments
- 7.16 Thumbtack
- 7.16.1 Thumbtack Profile
- 7.16.2 Thumbtack Main Business
- 7.16.3 Thumbtack Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.16.4 Thumbtack Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.16.5 Thumbtack Recent Developments
- 7.17 DiDi Chuxing
- 7.17.1 DiDi Chuxing Profile
- 7.17.2 DiDi Chuxing Main Business
- 7.17.3 DiDi Chuxing Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.17.4 DiDi Chuxing Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.17.5 DiDi Chuxing Recent Developments
- 7.18 Meituan
- 7.18.1 Meituan Profile
- 7.18.2 Meituan Main Business
- 7.18.3 Meituan Gig Based Business Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.18.4 Meituan Gig Based Business Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.18.5 Meituan Recent Developments
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Gig Based Business Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Gig Based Business Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Gig Based Business Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Gig Based Business Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer