France vs Germany: Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly
France
3,952
in 2026
Germany
3,351
in 2026
France rank
5th
Germany rank
6th
Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 3,952 against 3,351 in Germany, a difference of 601.
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 47 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 | 4,145 | 1,506 | Germany |
| 2010s | 2,958 | 4,068 | 1,110 | Germany |
| 2020s | 3,710 | 3,450 | 259.98 | 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 3,952 against 3,351 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?
- 601, 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 47 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.