Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Romania
Romania: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) was 821 Thousand persons in 2026. ▼ Falling
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Romania, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Romania is 821 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Romania peaked at 1,883 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 801.5 Thousand persons, in 2025.
That places Romania 13th out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,883 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 1,858 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 1,842 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 1,757 Thousand persons | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 1,848 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 1,795 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 1,770 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 1,588 Thousand persons | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 1,447 Thousand persons | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 1,489 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 1,445 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 1,453 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,401 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 897.4 Thousand persons | -35.9% |
| 2022 | 907.9 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 891.7 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 840.4 Thousand persons | -5.8% |
| 2025 | 801.5 Thousand persons | -4.6% |
| 2026 | 821 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,870 Thousand persons | 1,858 Thousand persons | 1,883 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,643 Thousand persons | 1,445 Thousand persons | 1,848 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 937.26 Thousand persons | 801.5 Thousand persons | 1,401 Thousand persons | 7 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Romania?
- Self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Romania was 821 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 1,883 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 801.5 Thousand persons in 2025.
- How does Romania rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Romania ranks 13th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania 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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