The Data Hub provides summaries of available data sources on the gig economy. For each source, find the definition of gig work, the methods used, key findings, shortcomings, and links to reports and raw data, where available.
Data Sources
American Opportunity SurveyMcKinsey Global Institute
Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS)U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Current Population Survey (CPS)U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Freelance ForwardUpwork
General Social SurveyNational Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago
Gig Workers in AmericaPrudential and Harris Poll
Schedule SE/C Tax ReturnsOffice of Tax Analysis, U.S. Department of Treasury
The Online Platform EconomyJPMorgan Chase Institute