France vs Germany: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026)
France
3,865
in 2025
Germany
3,393
in 2025
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 3,865 against 3,393 in Germany, a difference of 472.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 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 | 2,602 | 4,146 | 1,544 | Germany |
| 2010s | 2,936 | 4,098 | 1,163 | Germany |
| 2020s | 3,571 | 3,455 | 116.25 | 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), France or Germany?
- France, at 3,865 against 3,393 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) between France and Germany?
- 472, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2)?
- 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). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.