Saudi Arabia Freelance Platforms Market Size & Outlook
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Saudi Arabia freelance platforms market highlights
- The Saudi Arabia freelance platforms market generated a revenue of USD 145.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 300.9 million by 2030.
- The Saudi Arabia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, platform was the largest revenue generating component in 2024.
- Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Freelance platforms market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 145.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 300.9 million |
| Growth rate | 13.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Platform |
| Fastest growing segment | Services |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Platform, Services |
| Key market players worldwide | Fiverr International Ltd, Upwork Inc, Toptal, PeoplePerHour, 99designs, DesignCrowd, crowdSPRING, WorkGenius, Paro, Contently, Gigster |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Saudi Arabia accounted for 2.6% of the global freelance platforms market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa freelance platforms market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 306.2 million by 2030.
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Freelance Platforms Market Scope
Freelance Platforms Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigster | View profile | 501-1000 | Austin, Texas, United States, North America | https://gigster.com/ |
| Contently | View profile | 51-100 | New York, New York, United States, North America | http://contently.com |
| Paro | View profile | 101-250 | Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America | https://www.paro.ai |
| WorkGenius | View profile | 101-250 | New York, New York, United States, North America | https://www.workgenius.com |
| crowdSPRING | View profile | 11-50 | Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America | http://www.crowdspring.com |
| DesignCrowd | View profile | 51-100 | Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania | http://www.designcrowd.com |
| 99designs | View profile | 101-250 | Oakland, California, United States, North America | http://99designs.com |
| PeoplePerHour | View profile | 51-100 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.peopleperhour.com |
| Toptal | View profile | 1001-5000 | San Francisco, California, United States, North America | https://www.toptal.com |
| Fiverr International Ltd | View profile | 775 | 8 Eliezer Kaplan Street, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6473409 | https://www.fiverr.com |
| Upwork Inc | View profile | 800 | 475 Brannan Street, Suite 430, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107 | https://www.upwork.com |
Saudi Arabia freelance platforms market outlook
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Platform was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.38% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Saudi Arabia freelance platforms market based on platform, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
In the Saudi Arabia, the freelance platforms market has witnessed substantial growth in recent years, reflecting the nation's commitment to economic diversification and technological advancement. As one of the largest economies in the Middle East, KSA has embraced the gig economy, with a surge in demand for freelance services across various sectors.
Platforms such as Ureed have gained popularity among Saudi freelancers and businesses alike, facilitating a dynamic marketplace for diverse skill sets, including graphic design, programming, content creation, and digital marketing.
The increasing adoption of digital transformation initiatives by Saudi businesses has driven the demand for freelance talent, offering companies the flexibility to tap into a global pool of skilled professionals. According to Forbes, the number of registered freelancers in Saudi Arabia has witnessed a 157% increase from 2020 to August 2023.
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