France vs Germany: Self-employed persons by occupation - quarterly data

France
3,902
in 2026
Germany
3,295
in 2026
France rank
3rd
Germany rank
4th

Self-employed persons by occupation - quarterly data over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 3,902 against 3,295 in Germany, a difference of 607.

That makes France's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 4th of 35 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 2,409 3,545 1,136 Germany
2000s 2,487 3,919 1,432 Germany
2010s 2,958 4,068 1,110 Germany
2020s 3,698 3,441 257.72 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher self-employed persons by occupation - quarterly data, France or Germany?
France, at 3,902 against 3,295 in Germany as of 2026.
What is the difference in self-employed persons by occupation - quarterly data between France and Germany?
607, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2026.
How do France and Germany rank globally for self-employed persons by occupation - quarterly data?
France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 4th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Self-employed persons by occupation - 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 occupation - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 1,007 data points, 1998–2026
Last refreshed