In 2019, nine percent of adults in the United States with gig work said they sold goods online on platforms such as eBay or Craigslist. Two percent said they did paid tasks online. Gig work is a type of supplemental income that includes online and offline activities.
Share of adults with gig work in the United States 2019, by type of work
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Source defines gig work as informal, infrequent paid activities. In this survey, gig work includes personal service activities.
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