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2008 oDesk Global Offshore Outsourcing Statistics Report
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2008Global Outsourcing
Statistics Report
December 15, 2008
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Agenda
Background Summary of findings 2008 Country Statistics
– Canada– India– Pakistan– Philippines – Russia– Ukraine– United States
How to use this data Methodology
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Background oDesk (www.oDesk.com) is the leading marketplace for online workteams with the best
business model for both buyers and providers Over 125,000 professional contractors, including software engineers, web developers,
graphic designers, writers, researchers, and virtual assistants around the world provide services via oDesk. The average job size on oDesk is $4,000
The following presentation summarizes the activity in oDesk’s top 7 provider countries
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Summary of findings The United States has the greatest number of providers and highest average feedback
rating. Homeshoring within the US continues to gain momentum. Outsourcing to the Philippines is growing faster than any other country. Its largest category
is Knowledge Processing Outsourcing (KPO), including data entry and virtual assistants. The country’s average feedback rating recently surpassed the oDesk average for the first time.
India remains the dominant player in the industry, boasting the highest number of new hires. Its largest work category is software and web development.
Software and Web Developers are earning nearly 3x the rates of writers and administrative assistants around the world.
The total number of providers, average hourly rate charge, and average feedback score of our 7 featured countries are summarized below:
Canada Total Providers: 3,581Average Hourly Rate Charge: $19.60Average Feedback Score: 4.32
Russia Total Providers: 2,721Average Hourly Rate Charge: $16.86Average Feedback Score: 4.31
India Total Providers: 27,454Average Hourly Rate Charge: $12.52Average Feedback Score: 4.01
Ukraine Total Providers: 2,929Average Hourly Rate Charge: $15.96Average Feedback Score: 4.36
Pakistan Total Providers: 5,960Average Hourly Rate Charge: $11.13Average Feedback Score: 4.36
USA Total Providers: 52,637Average Hourly Rate Charge: $18.32Average Feedback Score: 4.40
Philippines Total Providers: 17,213Average Hourly Rate Charge: $6.33Average Feedback Score: 4.30
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Canada
Canada has a total of 3,581 providers, with an average hourly charge rate of $19.60 and an average feedback score of 4.32
Statistics on the top provider cities can be found on oDesk’s Canada Provider Map:
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Canada Canada’s average hourly rate has consistently been above the oDesk average for the past
two years
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Canada Canada’s average feedback score is above the oDesk average
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Canada Software developers, followed by data entry professionals are the most common types of
providers in Canada
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Canada Hours worked in Canada has been rising steadily for the past two years
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India
India has a total of 27,454 providers, with an average hourly charge rate of $12.52 and an average feedback score of 3.99
Statistics on the top provider cities can be found on oDesk’s India Provider Map:
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India India’s average hourly rate has consistently been below the oDesk average for the past
two years
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India India’s average feedback score has consistently been below the oDesk average for the last
two years
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India Software developers are by far the most common type of providers in India
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India Hours worked in India continues to grow, but at a slower rate than before
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Pakistan
Pakistan has a total of 5,960 providers, with an average hourly charge rate of $11.13 and an average feedback score of 4.36
Statistics on the top provider cities can be found on oDesk’s Pakistan Provider Map:
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Pakistan Pakistan’s average hourly rate has been below the oDesk average for the majority of the
past two years
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Pakistan Pakistan’s average feedback score is currently close to the oDesk average
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Pakistan Software developers/designers, followed by data entry professionals are the most
common types of providers in Pakistan
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Pakistan Hours worked in Pakistan has been rising steadily for the past two years
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Philippines
The Philippines has a total of 17,213 providers, with an average hourly charge rate of $6.33 and an average feedback score of 4.30
Statistics on the top provider cities can be found on oDesk’s Philippines Provider Map:
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Philippines The Philippines average hourly rate has consistently been below the oDesk average for
the past two years, and has dropped significantly
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Philippines The Philippines average feedback score is about the same as the oDesk average
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Philippines Data entry professionals are by far the most common types of providers in the Philippines
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Philippines Hours worked in the Philippines has grown explosively in the past year
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Russia
Russia has a total of 2,721 providers, with an average hourly charge rate of $16.86 and an average feedback score of 4.36
Statistics on the top provider cities can be found on oDesk’s Russia Provider Map:
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Russia Russia’s average hourly rate is now above the oDesk average and has been consistently
rising for the past two years
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Russia Russia’s average feedback is now above the oDesk average and has been consistently
rising for the past two years
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Russia Software developers are by far the most common types of providers in Russia
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Russia Hours worked in Russia has been rising steadily for the past two years
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Ukraine
Ukraine has a total of 2,929 providers, with an average hourly charge rate of $15.96 and an average feedback score of 4.39
Statistics on the top provider cities can be found on oDesk’s Ukraine Provider Map:
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Ukraine Ukraine’s average hourly rate is now above the oDesk average and has been consistently
rising for the past two years
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Ukraine Ukraine’s average feedback score has consistently been above the oDesk average
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Ukraine Software developers are by far the most common types of providers in Ukraine
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Ukraine Hours worked in Ukraine has been rising steadily for the past two years
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United States
The United States has a total of 52,637 providers, with an average hourly charge rate of $18.32 and an average feedback score of 4.39
Statistics on the top provider cities can be found on oDesk’s United States Provider Map:
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United States The United States average hourly rate has consistently been above the oDesk average for
the past two years
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United States The United States average feedback score has consistently been above the oDesk average
for the past two years
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United States Data entry professionals, followed by consultants, are the most common types of
providers in the United States
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United States Hours worked in the United States has been rising steadily for the past two years
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How to use this data Buyers:
– Understand which countries have• What types of skills• The highest and lowest hourly rates • The highest and lowest average feedback scores
– See which countries are growing the fastest (in terms of hours worked)– Make educated decisions as you interview candidates on oDesk
Providers:– Compare your rates & feedback to others
in your country and around the world– Be proud about your country’s skills and
feedback
Both:– Feel confident that oDesk has the best
business model for all parties, and thus
continues to change how the world works
(and grow explosively):
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Methodology Global Provider Maps: Top 20 cities in country, in terms of number of oDesk providers,
are included. Cities must have minimum of 20 providers. Hourly Rates vs. oDesk Average Charts: Assignments on or after January 1, 2007, with
greater than 0 hours and greater than a $1.11 hourly rate are included. This is the average rate of actual work performed, not the rates listed in providers’ personal profiles.
Average Feedback vs. oDesk Average Charts: Providers with at least one feedback score who have last worked on or after January 1, 2007, are included
Hours Worked Charts: Assignments on or after January 1, 2007, are included
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