Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Austria
Austria: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) was 503.7 Thousand persons in 2026. ▲ Rising
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Austria, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2026, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Austria stood at 503.7 Thousand persons. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Austria peaked at 503.7 Thousand persons in 2025 and was at its lowest, 441.3 Thousand persons, in 2008.
That places Austria 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Austria, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 441.3 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 453.5 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 458.5 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 449.7 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 458.3 Thousand persons | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 461.1 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 460.4 Thousand persons | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 464.7 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 460.9 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 466.3 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 460.5 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 482.8 Thousand persons | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 460.3 Thousand persons | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 462.3 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 479.9 Thousand persons | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 490.9 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 497.9 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 503.7 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2026 | 503.7 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 447.4 Thousand persons | 441.3 Thousand persons | 453.5 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 462.32 Thousand persons | 449.7 Thousand persons | 482.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 485.53 Thousand persons | 460.3 Thousand persons | 503.7 Thousand persons | 7 |
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More work & labour data for Austria
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2039 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2126 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1955 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5124 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,294 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 3,691 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 3,708 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 7,399 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Austria?
- Self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Austria was 503.7 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 503.7 Thousand persons in 2025.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 441.3 Thousand persons in 2008.
- How does Austria rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Austria ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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