France vs Germany: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026)
France
3,902 Thousand persons
in 2026
Germany
3,295 Thousand persons
in 2026
France rank
5th
Germany rank
6th
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 3,902 Thousand persons against 3,295 Thousand persons in Germany, a difference of 607 Thousand persons.
That makes France's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 5th and Germany ranks 6th of 45 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,638 Thousand persons | 4,145 Thousand persons | 1,506 Thousand persons | Germany |
| 2010s | 2,958 Thousand persons | 4,068 Thousand persons | 1,110 Thousand persons | Germany |
| 2020s | 3,698 Thousand persons | 3,441 Thousand persons | 257.72 Thousand persons | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026), France or Germany?
- France, at 3,902 Thousand persons against 3,295 Thousand persons in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) between France and Germany?
- 607 Thousand persons, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- France ranks 5th and Germany ranks 6th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.