Netherlands vs Spain: Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly

Netherlands
1,460
in 2026
Spain
3,083
in 2026
Netherlands rank
10th
Spain rank
9th

Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly over time

  • Netherlands
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 3,083 against 1,460 in Netherlands, a difference of 1,623.

That makes Spain's figure about 2.1 times Netherlands's.

Across all 19 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Netherlands ranks 10th and Spain ranks 9th of 47 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 1,174 3,167 1,994 Spain
2010s 1,332 2,969 1,637 Spain
2020s 1,524 3,114 1,590 Spain

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), Netherlands or Spain?
Spain, at 3,083 against 1,460 in Netherlands as of 2026.
What is the difference in self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) between Netherlands and Spain?
1,623, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Spain?
19 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
How do Netherlands and Spain rank globally for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
Netherlands ranks 10th and Spain ranks 9th 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.

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Indicator
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 890 data points, 2008–2026
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