Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Switzerland
Switzerland: Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation was 593.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
593.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
17th
of 45 countries
All-time high
601.9 Thousand persons
in 2024
All-time low
505.1 Thousand persons
in 2009
Years of data
30
1996–2025
Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Switzerland, 1996–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Switzerland stood at 593.1 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Switzerland peaked at 601.9 Thousand persons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 505.1 Thousand persons, in 2009.
Switzerland ranks 17th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 519.4 Thousand persons | — |
| 1997 | 538.2 Thousand persons | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 538.8 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 551.6 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 565.7 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 541.7 Thousand persons | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 536.4 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 559.6 Thousand persons | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 523.7 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 520.1 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 513.8 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 524.2 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 536.7 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 505.1 Thousand persons | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 522.8 Thousand persons | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 509.5 Thousand persons | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 513.5 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 514.5 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 517.8 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 512 Thousand persons | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 524.1 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 514.8 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 520.4 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 513.8 Thousand persons | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 510.5 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 546.9 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 584.3 Thousand persons | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 595.7 Thousand persons | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 601.9 Thousand persons | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 593.1 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 537 Thousand persons | 519.4 Thousand persons | 551.6 Thousand persons | 4 |
| 2000s | 532.7 Thousand persons | 505.1 Thousand persons | 565.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 516.32 Thousand persons | 509.5 Thousand persons | 524.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 572.07 Thousand persons | 510.5 Thousand persons | 601.9 Thousand persons | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Switzerland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0651 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0485 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0817 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,038 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,842 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,568 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,558 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,126 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Switzerland?
- Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Switzerland was 593.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 601.9 Thousand persons in 2024.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 505.1 Thousand persons in 2009.
- How does Switzerland rank for self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation?
- Switzerland ranks 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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