The Labour Force Survey indicates that close to 5% of individuals aged 15 to 64 engaged in digital platform work or services in the last year.
The National Statistics Office found that gig work was most common among those aged 35 to 54, comprising 47.0% of all gig workers, declining notably among those aged 55 to 64.
Digital platform workers utilize internet platforms or apps, involving providers, clients, and the platform. In 2022, males dominated digital platform work, accounting for 64.2% compared to 35.8% of females. Most gig workers had post-secondary education (42.5%), followed by tertiary education (31.1%), with 26.4% having lower education levels.
Primary internet platforms for digital employment included taxi services (40%), followed by accommodation rental and food or goods delivery services. About 20% of digital platform workers sold goods online, while 14.8% created content for profit.
Roughly one-fifth of gig workers reported working 10 or more hours monthly, with a similar percentage working nine hours or less, while the majority did not work the previous month. These findings provide insights into the prevalence and characteristics of digital platform work among surveyed demographics.
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