The gig economy refers to short-term, flexible work arrangements that differ from traditional 9-to-5 employment. It utilizes internet and mobile technologies to rapidly match supply and demand, serving as a crucial component of the sharing economy and representing a novel allocation of human resources. This economic sector comprises freelancers with intermittent workloads and primarily manifests in two forms: crowd-based work and app-mediated on-demand tasks.
Search index is a metric quantifying the popularity and trends of keywords in search engines. Derived from data provided by major search platforms, it enables businesses and individuals to understand search volumes for specific topics. Through search indices, multi-dimensional insights can be obtained—including keyword search frequency, trends, and geographical distribution.
This new economic model is gaining momentum globally. According to data released by China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in 2021, approximately 200 million workers in China engage in flexible employment.
CnOpenData's Gig Economy Search Index dataset comprises two distinct tables based on data characteristics: the Search Index Table and the News Index Table.
Time Coverage
Gig Economy Search Index: 2011.01.01-2023.04.30
Gig Economy News Index: 2017-2023.04.30
(updatable as needed)
Field Specifications
Sample Data
Gig Economy Search Index
Gig Economy News Index
Data Update Frequency
Annual updates